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Vaer SwissvsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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Swiss
VaerSwiss
MSRP $1,099
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
Swiss40h
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
44mm
Thickness
9.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Swiss
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$5,450

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What people say

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is widely praised for its robust COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve, and its stealthy, scratch-resistant Dianoir DLC coating. Owners find it comfortable to wear despite its 44mm size, with one owner considering it a standout piece. Some reviewers note a subtle difference in the color tone of the DLC coating on the crown and bezel lock between variants. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its durable construction and reliable, high-spec movement.

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