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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Prospex Sea42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Prospex Sea

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.6mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
6R54
Power Reserve
60h
72h
Jewels
36
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, solid build, and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of its matte black dial, excellent lume, and cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. The 4R36 movement is noted for hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the bezel action is described as smooth and precise. Some owners find the watch to be a legitimate tool with a fair price, while others describe it as big, thick, and heavy, uncomfortable for smaller wrists, though this is subjective as one owner found the size perfect. The solar quartz movement is also highlighted as a collection-worthy feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, classic design.

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