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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTissot Heritage 1938

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
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
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
60h
38h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$925

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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 Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

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