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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
18mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$1,450

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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