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Ferro Race Master AutomaticvsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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Race Master Automatic
FerroRace Master Automatic
MSRP $585
Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Race Master Automatic45.2mm
Solar Marine39mm
Power Reserve
Race Master Automatic40h
Solar Marine40h
Water Resistance
Race Master Automatic50m
Solar Marine300m
MSRP
Race Master Automatic$585
Solar Marine$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
45.2mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
43.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$585
$463

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What people say

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Ferro Race Master Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Automatic for its value, with one enthusiast highlighting the British racing green dial, strong lume, beautifully engraved case back, and comfortable 39mm brushed steel case. The transparent movement descriptions are also appreciated. However, one owner reported poor communication and suspected delays regarding a pre-production order. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Automatic highly for its dial aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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