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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic PSR Digital Quartz
MSRP $1,225

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz$1,225

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
24mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
H-10e
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,225

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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 PSR Digital Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz for its cool retro-futuristic design and historical reissue status, with many finding it comfortable for all-day wear on its tapering bracelet. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional accuracy, with figures ranging from +/- zero seconds per day to -0.5 to +0.7 seconds per day. The watch features a hybrid dual display with LCD and OLED technology, a sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance, with battery life estimated at three to five years. Some owners note sharp edges on the clasp buttons and a lack of micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp, while others find the red LCD dim outdoors and the display activation delayed, requiring a button press to see the time in the dark. The price is considered accessible by some for its unique character and heritage, though others find it expensive for a quartz digital watch.

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