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Citizen ATTESA Platinum ShinevsFortis Novonaut N-42

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ATTESA Platinum Shine
CitizenATTESA Platinum Shine
MSRP $1,095
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA Platinum Shine40.6mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA Platinum Shine40h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
ATTESA Platinum Shine100m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
ATTESA Platinum Shine$1,095
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
Silver
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
$1,095
$5,230

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What people say

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Citizen ATTESA Platinum Shine

The Citizen ATTESA Platinum Shine is praised for its unique crystallized titanium, with the bracelet's center link featuring naturally occurring crystal patterns. Its Super Titanium™ case and bracelet are treated with Duratect Platinum for a bright silver finish, complemented by a Duratect DLC bezel. The dial and hands are designed to resemble a luminous full moon, and it incorporates an Eco-Drive Radio Controlled movement with Direct Flight functionality for straightforward time zone adjustments. This model is a limited edition of 1,400 pieces worldwide. Overall, owners are captivated by the striking aesthetic of the crystallized titanium and the moon-themed dial.

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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