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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,995

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono45mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
14.6mm
15.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
23mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
H-21
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,995

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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 Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono for its dramatic increase in quality and attention to detail, its versatile dial layout suitable for dressing up or down, and its bulletproof build that remains problem-free for years. Accuracy figures range from gaining about 5 seconds per day to keeping time within 10 seconds per day even after extended periods without service. Some owners find the lack of a second hand a deal-breaker, and the 45mm size can be chunky and may not fit under shirt sleeves. Concerns exist regarding the movement's serviceability, high maintenance costs, and intervals. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono highly for its robust build and quality for the price, despite some reservations about its size and serviceability.

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