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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,845

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
14.6mm
14.83mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
H-31
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,845

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its excellent value, blend of classy and sporty design, and detailed dial with applied markers. The watch is noted for its impressive accuracy, with figures ranging from +0.5 to +3 seconds per day. Its 42mm case is described as a classic size with a mix of polished and brushed finishes, and the reverse panda dial is a particular highlight for some. However, the lume is consistently criticized as fading quickly and being underwhelming, and the internal bezel's functionality is found to be cumbersome. One owner found the watch too formal for their needs, while another noted the square case can wear larger than some alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its exceptional value and attractive, accurate timekeeping.

From video reviewers

The watch features a quality automatic chronograph movement. The date setting mechanism, requiring a specialized pusher tool, is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch competes effectively with luxury alternatives at its price point.

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