Which is cheaper, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto?

At MSRP the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,045, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $4,185 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto?

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 60 hours on the Fortis Novonaut N-42.

What movement does the Fortis Novonaut N-42 run compared to the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Novonaut N-42 uses the Manufacture Caliber WERK 17 and the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto uses the H-40.

Side by side

Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

N-42

MSRP $5,230

Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

h32505131

MSRP $1,045

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Novonaut N-4242mm

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto40mm

Power Reserve

Novonaut N-4260h

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto80h

Water Resistance

Novonaut N-42300m

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto50m

MSRP

Novonaut N-42$5,230

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto$1,045

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Titanium Legacy

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

H-40

Power Reserve

60h

80h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,230

$1,045

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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.

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto for its versatility as an everyday and business-casual timepiece. One owner specifically notes it felt the best on their wrist after trying multiple options. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto highly for its comfortable wearability and suitability for various occasions.

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