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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Jazzmaster Slim Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Slim Auto
MSRP $825

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Jazzmaster Slim Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Jazzmaster Slim Auto50h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Jazzmaster Slim Auto30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Jazzmaster Slim Auto$825

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
8.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
No caliber
Power Reserve
60h
50h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$825

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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 Slim Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto is praised for its elegance, light weight, and impressive leather strap, offering a classy yet engaging aesthetic. Its thin 8mm profile, achieved partly by omitting a seconds hand and utilizing the ETA 2892 movement, contributes to its wearability. However, one owner notes the 44mm case size as being very large, and another finds it less appealing than vintage Hamilton models, though the black dial version is considered better looking. Overall, owners appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto for its slim profile and elegant design.

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