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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsFortis Marinemaster M-44

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Marinemaster M-44
FortisMarinemaster M-44
MSRP $5,120

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Marinemaster M-4444mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Marinemaster M-4438h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Marinemaster M-44300m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Marinemaster M-44$5,120

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Orange
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$5,120

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 is praised for its excellent build quality and wearability, featuring a highly legible dial and a COSC-certified Kenissi-based movement that ran at 0 seconds per day. Owners appreciate its 70-hour power reserve and the inclusion of multiple straps and a deployant buckle, noting its gorgeous appearance and great wrist presence. A minor point raised is the 21mm lug width, with a wish for it to be 22mm. The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 is priced at $4,150. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 highly for its robust specifications and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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