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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

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 and index(es)

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$995

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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 SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

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