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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTissot Le Locle Gold

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Le Locle Gold
TissotLe Locle Gold
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Le Locle Gold29mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Le Locle Gold48h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Le Locle Gold30m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Le Locle Gold$1,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
29mm
Thickness
14.6mm
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
29mm
Lug Width
21mm
14mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and diamonds

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Power Reserve
60h
48h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$1,800

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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 Gold

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Gold for its stunning PVD gold-plated finish, off-white dial with applied gold numerals and guilloche print, and elegant, classic look, with some noting its smooth sweep from the high-beat movement and impressive accuracy. One owner calls it a "hidden gem" and "gorgeous piece" suitable for business casual and suits, while another highlights its value as a starter dress watch. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting about 11 seconds fast per day for the ETA 2824-2 movement, while another states their watch is "very accurate," and some owners praise the 80-hour power reserve of the Powermatic 80. The stock straps and buckle are frequently described as poor quality, feeling like plastic, and the watch's dressy nature limits its versatility. Some owners prefer earlier Bauhaus dial designs over newer guilloché patterns. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Gold highly for its attractive gold finish and elegant dial at its price point.

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