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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic ChronographvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph
MSRP $2,295
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph41mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph$2,295
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
15.85mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy
Lume
x1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,295
$5,230

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph for its perfect 41mm size and great finishing, with one owner noting its Elaboré-grade SW510-M movement runs accurately at +1 second per day. The "fauxtina" dial is appreciated for its vintage character, and the watch's versatility is highlighted by its tachymeter, dive bezel, and regatta timer functions. However, one owner found the watch felt poorly put together and lighter than expected. The water resistance is rated at 100m, a reduction from the original model's 200m. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph highly for its vintage aesthetic and versatile complication set.

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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