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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Le Locle 20th Anniversary
TissotLe Locle 20th Anniversary
MSRP $875

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Le Locle 20th Anniversary39.3mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Le Locle 20th Anniversary80h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Le Locle 20th Anniversary30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Le Locle 20th Anniversary$875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.3mm
Thickness
14.6mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.3mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
60h
80h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$875

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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.

Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

The Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary is praised for its refined 39mm case with sculpted lugs and a classic dial, offering comfortable wear particularly on smaller wrists due to its 9.7mm thickness. Owners appreciate the Powermatic 80 movement's 80-hour power reserve and magnetic resistance, as well as the artistic caseback. However, the 30m water resistance may be a disappointment for some, and the bracelet, while comfortable, is not universally favored. Overall, the Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary is highly regarded for its comfortable wearability and impressive movement at its price point.

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