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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsMr Jones Watches M1

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
M1
Mr Jones WatchesM1
MSRP $195

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
M1
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
M140h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
M1
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
M1$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Standard

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches M1

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches M1 for its unique, artistic design and consider it a fun, well-made conversation starter. Some owners find the time-reading challenging. One owner reported disappointment with the black stainless steel strap, but noted an 18mm leather strap fit well. Overall, owners appreciate the Mr Jones Watches M1 for its distinctive artistic appeal, though some find it difficult to read the time and consider the price high.

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