Duxot TortugavsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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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.

Duxot Tortuga at true scale

Tortuga

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC at true scale

Marinemaster M-44 DLC

Diameter

45mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

14mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

$280

lowest

$5,450

Movement

Automatic

Sellita SW220-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
n/a
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$5,450
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Reviews

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

Duxot Tortuga

Owners widely praise the Duxot Tortuga's cool, unique look and trustworthy 200m water resistance, attributing this to its screw-down crown. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than alternatives. The Duxot Tortuga is considered good quality Chinese manufacturing with a reliable automatic movement, offering good value for the price, though some believe it is slightly overpriced. On balance, owners rate the Duxot Tortuga well for its unique aesthetics and reliable build at its price point.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

Owners widely praise the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC for its cohesive design, unique luminous dial effect, and impressive build and finishing. Reviewers highlight its stealthy, scratch-resistant DLC coating and comfortable wearability despite the 44mm case. One owner considers it a fantastic watch, feeling its value is underestimated. Some reviewers note a subtle color difference on the crown and screw between variants, and one points out the bezel action is less crisp than on a smaller sibling model, with the 21mm strap width limiting options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its robust construction and distinctive aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The DLC coating is noted for its hardness and scratch resistance. The watch features 500m water resistance and a COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers did not identify any shared weaknesses.

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