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Ferro Distinct 3vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 348mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 340h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Distinct 350m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Distinct 3$455
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
48mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$455
$5,230

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What people say

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Ferro Distinct 3

Owners widely praise the Ferro Distinct 3 for its improved screw-down crown and centered date complication. However, some find the watch too large, and one owner dislikes the dial for being busy, though the necessity of outer markers for single-hand legibility is noted. The flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating, and the dial has no lume. One owner received an NH35A movement instead of the advertised Miyota 9015. Overall, owners appreciate the functional improvements and specific design choices of the Ferro Distinct 3, despite some concerns about size and dial clarity.

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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