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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsGrand Seiko SBGK007

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
SBGK007
Grand SeikoSBGK007
MSRP $7,300

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
SBGK00739mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
SBGK00772h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
SBGK00730m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
SBGK007$7,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
9S63
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
60h
72h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$7,300

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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 SBGK007

The Grand Seiko SBGK007 is praised for its glorious champagne-to-silver-white sunburst dial and domed sapphire crystal. Owners and reviewers highlight its wonderfully slim profile, attributed to the manual-wind movement, contributing to excellent wearability and a design that subtly evokes vintage pieces. The movement is described as attractive yet workmanlike, with accuracy rated between +5 to -3 seconds per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch measures 39mm and 11.6mm thick, and is offered on a high-quality leather strap. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGK007 for its elegant slim case and beautifully textured dial.

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