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Orient Esteem IIvsFortis Marinemaster M-44

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Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
Marinemaster M-44
FortisMarinemaster M-44
MSRP $5,120

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
Marinemaster M-4444mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
Marinemaster M-4438h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
Marinemaster M-44300m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
Marinemaster M-44$5,120

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Orange

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
FT622
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
22
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$5,120

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What people say

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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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