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CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSEvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
CIGA DesignCHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
MSRP $2,699
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE45.5mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE50m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE$2,699
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.35mm
14.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Titanium
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CD-12-SI
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
60h
Jewels
22
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,699
$5,230

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CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE

The CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE is noted for its striking central tourbillon, DLC-coated titanium case, and 24k gold horse with diamond hands, all offered at a price point under $2,700. One owner reported their watch stopped working after two months, and the company did not respond to inquiries, while another found the leather strap to be subpar. The watch has a 45.5mm size and a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the CIGA Design CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE HORSE as an attention-grabbing showcase of modern Chinese watchmaking, with its standout tourbillon and material execution being key draws despite some reported durability and accessory concerns.

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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