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Citizen ATTESAvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,195
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$1,195
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
Blue
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
$1,195
$5,230

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What people say

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Citizen ATTESA

Citizen ATTESA is widely praised for its advanced features like satellite GPS and solar charging, nearly indestructible Duratect finishing, and a competitive price point for its capabilities. Owners consistently highlight the durable Super Titanium case and sapphire crystal, with one noting no scratches after three years. The integrated bracelet is generally found comfortable, featuring double-hinged links and convenient micro-adjustment systems, though some find the titanium bracelet feels light or flimsy and the clasp has limited adjustment. Reviewers and owners point to the beautiful brushed angled lugs and mix of brushed and polished facets on the case, along with applied hour markers with polished edges on the dial. However, the finishing on the hands is considered a weak point by one owner, with rough edges visible at certain angles, and some find certain dial elements like city names and offset rings redundant.

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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