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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsTudor Royal

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Royal
TudorRoyal
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Royal30mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Royal50h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Royal100m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Royal$4,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
30mm
Thickness
14.6mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
7mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
MT5201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
60h
50h
Jewels
36
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$4,100

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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.

Tudor Royal

Owners widely praise the Tudor Royal's integrated bracelet, with many calling it the star of the watch, noting its excellent finishing and comfortable wearability, and several reviewers highlight its attractive value proposition starting under $3,000. Some owners find its Roman numerals and bezel lean dressy, while others appreciate its toned-down bezel and find the watch looks better in person. Accuracy figures range from +1 second per day to about -6 seconds per day, and the 38-hour power reserve is noted as a drawback by some. The lack of bracelet micro-adjustment makes achieving a perfect fit difficult for some owners, and the date window's placement is seen as a missed opportunity for better dial balance. Overall, owners rate the Tudor Royal highly for its bracelet finishing and value at the price.

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