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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $625

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Presage Cocktail Time$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
4R34
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
36
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$625

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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 Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time owners widely praise its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. One owner highlights the green Mockingbird variant's fantastic dial, index, and hand combination, along with a great crown. However, some owners criticize legibility issues due to dial markers and hands disappearing into the sunburst pattern, and find the stock straps and bracelets too short with limited micro-adjustments. One owner also describes the case as big, round, and somewhat boring. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually striking dials and perceived value, despite some concerns regarding legibility and bracelet fit.

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