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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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Commuter Carbon Black
TraskaCommuter Carbon Black
MSRP $700
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Salmon
Orange
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 9039
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
24
26
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$3,520

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What people say

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Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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