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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsFarer ROCHÉ II

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
ROCHÉ II
FarerROCHÉ II
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
ROCHÉ II39mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
ROCHÉ II50h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
ROCHÉ II100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
ROCHÉ II$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
World Timer
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Sellita SW330-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
60h
50h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,495

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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.

Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design at its price point.

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