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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSeiko Monster

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Monster
SeikoMonster
MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Monster42.4mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Monster41h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Monster200m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Monster$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.4mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
4R36
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
36
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$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 Monster

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superb lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently highlight its impressive finishing and classic dive watch design, often comparing it favorably to older models. Some owners find the size substantial, with one noting it as big, thick, and heavy on a 6.5-inch wrist, while others find it perfect. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and robust, classic dive watch design.

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