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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
American Classic Ardmore Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic Ardmore Quartz
MSRP $625

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
American Classic Ardmore Quartz19mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
American Classic Ardmore Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
American Classic Ardmore Quartz30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
American Classic Ardmore Quartz$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
19mm
Thickness
14.6mm
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
14mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Silver

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
980.163
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$625

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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.

Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz

Owners widely appreciate the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz for its appealing rectangular design, particularly on smaller wrists. One owner loves the Registered Edition's design, noting minor wear from storage. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a loss of 10-11 seconds per week after service, while another notes a gain of about 10 seconds a week, both considered within acceptable limits for a non-chronometer certified watch. Overall, owners value the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz for its attractive design and suitability for smaller wrists.

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