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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsGlycine Airpilot Chrono

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Airpilot Chrono
GlycineAirpilot Chrono
MSRP $1,895

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Airpilot Chrono44mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Airpilot Chrono
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Airpilot Chrono100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Airpilot Chrono$1,895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Orange
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
26
4
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$1,895

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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.

Glycine Airpilot Chrono

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airpilot Chrono for its exceptional value, with many stating it is worth twice its price and offers finishing comparable to higher-end brands. Specific highlights include the dial's depth and versatility, the symmetrical design with the date at 6 o'clock, the well-integrated 24-hour complication, and the applied indices. The screw-down crown, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance are also frequently cited as strong points, as is the good lume. Some owners find the red chapter ring numerals too small, and the standard Sellita SW200 movement and average clasp are noted as drawbacks. The 41mm case with a 52mm lug-to-lug distance is considered by some to wear large on smaller wrists, though curved lugs help with wearability. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airpilot Chrono highly for its stunning design and exceptional value at its price point.

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