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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
OrientMako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $375

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41.8mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Blue

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
$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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

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