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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC)

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$5,450

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What people say

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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.

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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