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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSpinnaker Spence 300

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Aquamarine

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$650

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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.

Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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