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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Thickness
14.6mm
11.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
H-40
Power Reserve
60h
80h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,125

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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 Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto features an 80-hour power reserve and hacking, with quick-set day and date functions. One owner noted aggressive rotor spin during hand-winding at certain angles, questioning if service was needed. A reviewer criticized the day display's proximity to the center pinion, suggesting a date-only function would have been preferable. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto offers practical complications and a substantial power reserve, though the day display's execution is a point of contention.

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