Alsta NautoscaphvsFortis Marinemaster M-40
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Measurements
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Nautoscaph
Marinemaster M-40
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.3mm
n/a
Thickness
16.2mm
13mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
41h
highest
38h
MSRP
$595
lowest
$3,520
Movement
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW220-1
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely report the Alsta NAUTOSCAPH wears comfortably on the wrist, though some find it dense and top-heavy. Reviewers praise its dial design and colorway, with one enthusiastically recommending it for Jaws fans and noting the attractive contrasting polished and brushed finishes. A minor drawback mentioned is the lack of lume at the 3 o'clock position. Community members and reviewers alike consider the €900 price point for the Seiko NH35 movement excessive. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Alsta NAUTOSCAPH highly for its Jaws-inspired aesthetic and attractive dial, despite concerns about its thickness and value proposition.
Owners widely praise the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its impressive lume. The watch comes with a bracelet and three rubber straps, including a deployant buckle. On balance, owners rate the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 highly for its aesthetic appeal and comprehensive strap package.
The watch's Swiss Made construction and robust design are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the bracelet as a potential point of contention.
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