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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSugess Seestern S446 GMT

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Seestern S446 GMT
SugessSeestern S446 GMT
MSRP $269

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Seestern S446 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Seestern S446 GMT41h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Seestern S446 GMT100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Seestern S446 GMT$269

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
Tritium

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
36
25
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$269

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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.

Sugess Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT for its outstanding finishing and materials at its price point, with specific mentions of the cream or ivory dial, polished hands, and clear crystal offering superb legibility. Accuracy is generally good, with one owner reporting +2/3 seconds per day from the Seiko NH34A movement. Some owners find the lume is not a strong point, and the bracelet clasp could benefit from more micro-adjustment, with screw pins noted as cheap. The GMT hand is described as flat by some, and opinions are split on the "Sugess" versus "Seestern" logo. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT highly for its beautiful dial and excellent build quality for the price.

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