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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsSternglas Hamburg Chrono

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Hamburg Chrono
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Hamburg Chrono50m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Hamburg Chrono$377

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
9.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$377

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg Chrono

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its visually pleasing design, comfortable lightweight wear, and excellent timekeeping, with specific appreciation for details like the orange date window frame and overall value for the price. Some community members find the Regatta design busy and question the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand, though others defend its unique, colorful aesthetic. One commenter notes the significant margin between manufacturing cost and retail price. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its design details and value at its price point.

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