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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8001

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Tourbillon Master SU8001
SugessTourbillon Master SU8001
MSRP $999

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Tourbillon Master SU800141mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Tourbillon Master SU800140h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Tourbillon Master SU800150m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Tourbillon Master SU8001$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
10mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seagull ST8000
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date, Power reserve indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$999

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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.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8001

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its accessible tourbillon complication and value, with one owner noting an initial accuracy of +2 seconds per day. However, community feedback flags a winding stem that feels flimsy and straps that are considered poor, featuring a comically large buckle. Some owners report a degradation in accuracy to around -20 seconds per day after a month, and the steel case edges are described as rounded with the material proving soft and prone to scratching. On balance, owners view the Sugess Tourbillon Master as a remarkable value for its tourbillon feature, despite concerns regarding strap quality and long-term material durability.

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