Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Brew Metric Lite?

At MSRP the Brew Metric Lite is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $3,520 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 — a $3,145 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Brew Metric Lite?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 wears larger at 40mm versus 30mm for the Brew Metric Lite — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Brew Metric Lite?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Brew Metric Lite.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 run compared to the Brew Metric Lite?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Brew Metric Lite uses the 6T27.

Side by side

Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsBrew Metric Lite

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

M-40

MSRP $3,520

Brew Metric Lite

MSRP $375

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-4040mm

Metric Lite30mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-4038h

Metric Lite—

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-40300m

Metric Lite50m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Metric Lite$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Orange

Applied Index Markers

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

6T27

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

38h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,520

$375

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its comfortable wear and attractive dial. Owners note the Miyota 6T27 automatic movement, which offers a 40-hour power reserve and features a signed rotor. It includes applied indices with polished "mountain-top" details and lume pips. Some owners, however, express a desire for a larger case and crown. Overall, owners appreciate the Brew Metric Lite for its comfortable wear and beautiful dial.

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