Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsLuminox Automatic Sport Timer 42mm
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Measurements
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Marinemaster M-40
Automatic Sport Timer 42mm
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$3,520
$1,825
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW220-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its impressive lume. The watch comes with a bracelet and three rubber straps, including a deployant buckle. On balance, owners rate the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 highly for its aesthetic appeal and comprehensive strap package.
The watch's Swiss Made construction and robust design are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the bracelet as a potential point of contention.
The Luminox Automatic Sport Timer 42mm is praised for its handsome, durable, and retro design, offering good legibility and comfort, especially with its tritium illumination providing excellent "nightmode" readability. Some owners find the integrated tritium tube on the bezel visually unusual and the Luminox logo applique too reflective. The stainless steel bracelet can make the 42mm case wear larger. One owner views the tritium lume as a disposable feature rather than a long-term cherished element. Overall, owners rate the Luminox Automatic Sport Timer 42mm highly for its durable, retro design and excellent low-light legibility.
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