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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSeiko Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition20.2mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
20.2mm
Thickness
14.6mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
26.1mm
Lug Width
21mm
2mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
4N30
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230

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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 power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition

The Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition features a stepped-case design that some owners find mesmerizing. One owner favors the golden-dial rectangular model but would prefer it without PVD. The collection includes three unisex bracelet models with stainless steel cases measuring 20.2 x 6.7 x 26.1mm, utilizing the 4N30 quartz caliber, with each being a limited edition of 500 units. On balance, owners appreciate the unique design elements of the Seiko power design project collection 1 collection 1 Limited Edition, with some specific aesthetic preferences noted.

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