Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80vsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 at true scale

DS Action GMT Powermatic 80

Fortis Marinemaster M-40 at true scale

Marinemaster M-40

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.8mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

80h

highest

38h

MSRP

$1,286

lowest

$3,520

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.661

Sellita SW220-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.54mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Orange

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.661
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
80h
38h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,286
$3,520
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80

The Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 is widely praised for its value, offering a traveler-style GMT with an 80-hour power reserve and flyer functionality. Owners and reviewers highlight its attractive, modern aesthetic and solid build quality, with one owner calling it a watch they are in love with. The green dial is noted as appealing, and the Powermatic 80 movement is considered fairly accurate. However, some find the 13.8mm thickness chunky, and a few owners report minor issues like a misaligned bezel or end links that do not perfectly align with the case. The bracelet's pin-and-collar sizing system is also mentioned as a missed opportunity. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 highly for its compelling value and true GMT functionality.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

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.

From video reviewers

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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