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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Quartz

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Khaki Navy Scuba Quartz
HamiltonKhaki Navy Scuba Quartz
MSRP $825
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 Navy Scuba Quartz

The Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Quartz is noted for its 37mm case size, matte green dial, and aluminum bezel insert, offering 100m water resistance and a green NATO strap. It is powered by an ETA F06.105 quartz movement with an extended battery life of up to 94 months, and is priced at $545. One owner questions its value proposition based on significant price differences between regions. On balance, the Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Quartz is seen as a functional quartz dive watch with a notable battery life, though its value is debated by some owners.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Khaki Navy Scuba Quartz37mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Khaki Navy Scuba Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Khaki Navy Scuba Quartz100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Khaki Navy Scuba Quartz$825

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10.77mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
F06.105
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$825
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