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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsZelos Hammerhead 43 Field

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Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230
Hammerhead 43 Field
ZelosHammerhead 43 Field
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Novonaut N-4242mm
Hammerhead 43 Field43mm
Power Reserve
Novonaut N-4260h
Hammerhead 43 Field40h
Water Resistance
Novonaut N-42300m
Hammerhead 43 Field300m
MSRP
Novonaut N-42$5,230
Hammerhead 43 Field$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Titanium / Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Titanium Legacy
Purple

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,230
$399

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field

The Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field is praised for its unique bronze case patina potential, masculine angular design, and fantastic lume. Owners also highlight the lovely Mosaic Ember and purple agate dials. However, some owners feel the 43mm case wears large, suited for wrists 7.5 inches and up, and a reviewer notes its substantial 17mm thickness. The rubber strap is disliked for making the watch feel top-heavy, and the date window is considered tiny and hard to see. Some owners express disappointment with the NH movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field well for its distinctive design and dial appeal at its price point.

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