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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSpinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)
SpinnakerHull California (Olive Oyl Red)
MSRP $375

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.6mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Olive Oyl Red

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$375

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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.

Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)'s polished case finish and textured dial, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. Some find the 24-hour subdial functionally illogical and visually unappealing, while others prefer a smoother dial texture over the current finish. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) for its striking dial and high-quality bracelet at its price point.

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