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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsanOrdain Model 1

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Model 150m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Model 1 Blue Fumé

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$3,804

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

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