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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $2,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
14.6mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$2,200

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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

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its unique dial colors and vintage-inspired design, with many appreciating its compact 39mm case size and 100m or 200m water resistance. Reviewers and owners note the V192 solar movement’s power reserve indicator and its reliability, though some owners express a preference for automatic movements. One owner finds the $700 price for a solar quartz model expensive, while another criticizes the €860 price point and desires a thinner case and a bracelet with quick-release or micro-adjustment. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its distinctive aesthetic and versatile wearability, despite some reservations about its price and case thickness.

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