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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
9S86
Power Reserve
60h
55h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$7,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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