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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsGeckota Chronotimer Chronograph

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Chronotimer Chronograph
GeckotaChronotimer Chronograph
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Chronotimer Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Chronotimer Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Chronotimer Chronograph100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Chronotimer Chronograph$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
14.6mm
13mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Classic Reverse Panda

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$299

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What people say

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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.

Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph's appealing design, comfortable wear, and excellent lume, with many noting it draws compliments. The hand-wound mechanical movement is considered a solid workhorse, and the cushion case and matching sub-dials are frequently highlighted as attractive design elements. Some owners find the red dial a "funky look" and appreciate how the strap color contrasts well, though one owner described the red shade as "weird." The Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph wears large, and some owners have hesitated due to its size. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph highly for its eye-catching design and comfortable wearability at a reasonable price.

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