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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
American Classic RailRoad Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic RailRoad Auto
MSRP $1,295

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
American Classic RailRoad Auto32mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
American Classic RailRoad Auto43h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
American Classic RailRoad Auto50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
American Classic RailRoad Auto$1,295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
32mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
16mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Beige

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
ETA 2681
Power Reserve
60h
43h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,295

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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 RailRoad Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto as a versatile everyday watch, noting its stellar appearance on bracelet or strap and the desirable H-10 movement providing an 80-hour power reserve. The 40mm case, measuring 11.35mm thick with slightly turned-down lugs, contributes to a thinner perceived profile. It is offered for $430 shipped and includes a travel pouch.

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