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Citizen ATTESAvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,395
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA40.6mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,395
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40.6mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Super Titanium
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H145
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$5,230

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What people say

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its advanced solar and GPS functionality, durable titanium construction, and stylish, light-wearing design. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the beautiful dials that play with light and the convenience of features like perpetual calendars and radio synchronization, making it a compelling "grab and go" watch. Specific models are noted for their slim profiles and comfortable 40mm cases. However, some find the titanium bracelet clasps lack sufficient micro-adjustments for a perfect fit, and one owner considers the finishing on the hour and minute hands a weak point. Operating its advanced functions can also present a learning curve. Overall, owners rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its impressive feature set and wearability at its price point.

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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