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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsOrient Kanno

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Kanno
OrientKanno
MSRP $320

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Kanno44mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Kanno40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Kanno200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Kanno$320

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$320

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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.

Orient Kanno

Owners widely praise the Orient Kanno for its refined style and build quality, with one owner specifically preferring its design to another model for its elegance. The bezel color is also a noted positive. However, owners frequently complain about the bracelets, and the 44mm case with a 50mm lug-to-lug is considered large by some. On balance, owners rate the Orient Kanno highly for its refined style and build quality at its price point.

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