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Sugess Chrono Heritage S423vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Chrono Heritage S423
SugessChrono Heritage S423
MSRP $499
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Heritage S42340mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Heritage S42335h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Chrono Heritage S423100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Chrono Heritage S423$499
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Titanium Legacy

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST19
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
60h
Jewels
25
36
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$5,230

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What people say

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Sugess Chrono Heritage S423

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage S423 for its beauty, with specific mention of the blue dial and rose gold case combination. Some owners find the watch impeccable and a cure for further watch purchases. One owner notes the Sinn-style hands and a design that blends elements from other watches. However, some question the practicality of the pushers and the countdown orientation of the bezel. One owner regrets the lack of a fitted bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage S423 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, with the blue dial and rose gold case being a particular highlight.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

Owners widely praise the Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonauts for its stunning fit and finish, excellent legibility, and a precise, grippy bezel, with one owner calling its bracelet the nicest they've ever owned. The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is described as a flawless beast with a WERK 17 column-wheel chronograph movement, featuring enhanced shock resistance and COSC adjustment, and is noted as a handsome tool watch with a beautiful dial and nice pusher action. However, the 42mm case of the B-42 wears larger than expected, and the Novonaut's 44mm case and chunky bracelet make it too large and heavy for many. The Fortis Titanium Legacy is a modern pilot's watch with a titanium case and bracelet, featuring a Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and three time zones. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Titanium Legacy for its robust tool watch design and advanced movement technology, despite some concerns about case size and bracelet adjustability.

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