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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsOrient Bambino Version 8

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
White

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
F6B22
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$295

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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 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

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