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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTissot Classic Dream

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$550

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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 Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

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