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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsOrient Bambino Version 6

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Bambino Version 6
OrientBambino Version 6
MSRP $285

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Bambino Version 640.5mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Bambino Version 640h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Bambino Version 630m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Bambino Version 6$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
F6724
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$285

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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 Bambino Version 6

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 6 for its excellent value and vintage-inspired design, with reviewers highlighting its in-house F6222 automatic movement that offers hand-winding and hacking seconds. The dial is frequently lauded as amazing, and the overall finishing, including brushed case flanks and a signed crown, contributes to its appeal as a budget dress watch. Accuracy is noted as excellent for an automatic movement, with owners reporting no issues maintaining time. However, some owners find the watch large, and the date window at 3 o'clock is criticized for detracting from the dress watch aesthetic, while opinions are divided on the mesh bracelet and the leather strap is considered mediocre. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Version 6 highly for its impressive value and attractive vintage-style design, especially considering its accessible price point.

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