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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsHenry Archer Vesterhav 38

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Vesterhav 3838mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Vesterhav 3840h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Vesterhav 38200m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Vesterhav 38$4,599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9019
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$4,599

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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.

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

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