Which is cheaper, the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

At MSRP the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $2,784, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $2,446 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

The Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph or the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 54 hours on the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph.

What movement does the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph run compared to the Fortis Novonaut N-42?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph uses the ETA 7753 and the Fortis Novonaut N-42 uses the Manufacture Caliber WERK 17.

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Depancel Autosport Racing ChronographvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph

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MSRP $2,784

Fortis Novonaut N-42

N-42

MSRP $5,230

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Autosport Racing Chronograph43mm

Novonaut N-4242mm

Power Reserve

Autosport Racing Chronograph54h

Novonaut N-4260h

Water Resistance

Autosport Racing Chronograph100m

Novonaut N-42300m

MSRP

Autosport Racing Chronograph$2,784

Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Tangerine

Titanium Legacy

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 7753

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

Power Reserve

54h

60h

Jewels

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1 specs

MSRP

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$5,230

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