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Ferro Distinct 2vsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Distinct 244mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
Distinct 240h
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
Distinct 250m
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
Distinct 2$445
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$5,450

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What people say

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Ferro Distinct 2

The Ferro Distinct 2 is noted for its well-polished finish and a screw-down crown for improved grip. One owner reports the flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating and the dial has no lume. The watch is available with quartz Ronda, Miyota automatic, or ETA automatic movements and features a 100m water-resistant stainless steel case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Ferro Distinct 2's improved finishing and practical screw-down crown as key strengths.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is widely praised for its robust COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve, and its stealthy, scratch-resistant Dianoir DLC coating. Owners find it comfortable to wear despite its 44mm size, with one owner considering it a standout piece. Some reviewers note a subtle difference in the color tone of the DLC coating on the crown and bezel lock between variants. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its durable construction and reliable, high-spec movement.

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