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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTissot Bellissima

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Bellissima
TissotBellissima
MSRP $515

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Bellissima26mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Bellissima40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Bellissima50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Bellissima$515

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
26mm
Thickness
14.6mm
6.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
26mm
Lug Width
21mm
4mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
White
Indices
Applied
Roman

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$515

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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 Bellissima

The Tissot Bellissima is praised for its classic and timeless design, with its smaller case sizes considered suitable for dainty or smaller wrists. Owners appreciate its exhibition caseback and find it a keeper, noting its respectable brand standing at around $450. On balance, owners value the Tissot Bellissima for its mature, timeless aesthetic and brand reputation at its price point.

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