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Citizen TsuyosavsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Tsuyosa
CitizenTsuyosa
MSRP $356
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tsuyosa37mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Tsuyosa42h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Tsuyosa50m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Tsuyosa$356
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
9mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Pink
Titanium Legacy

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8210
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
42h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$356
$5,230

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Tsuyosa

The Citizen Tsuyosa is praised for its gorgeous dial and nice finishing, with owners finding its white dial versatile and its wrist presence excellent. It is considered a fun, people-pleasing watch, especially for summer, and offers excellent value. However, the 40-hour power reserve requires resetting after weekends, and the integrated bracelet rattles. One owner notes the Miyota 8210 movement is noisy and considered boring for enthusiasts, with initial accuracy issues that resolved themselves. The US price of $450 is seen as too high, with better value around $300 in the EU. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Tsuyosa highly for its dial and finishing at the price, despite caveats regarding the bracelet and movement.

From video reviewers

The Citizen Tsuyosa's compact size and versatility are notable strengths, with the 37mm case being a welcome addition to the series. The watch's price point under SGD 600 is also a positive aspect. A weakness is the integrated bracelet's potential for rattle.

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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