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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
6R55
Power Reserve
60h
72h
Jewels
36
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,550

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

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