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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsGalo Novo Cruisin

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Novo Cruisin
GaloNovo Cruisin
MSRP $488

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Novo Cruisin39mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Novo Cruisin42h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Novo Cruisin100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Novo Cruisin$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Layered applied sector dial with contrasting textured and lacquered finishes
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Orange
Cream
Texture
Layered sector dial
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$488

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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.

Galo Novo Cruisin

Owners widely praise the Galo Novo Cruisin's attractive specs and price, with many calling it a perfect summer watch and appreciating its clean, refreshing, and beautiful design. The bronze case variant features "killer lume" that glows blue-green and looks great in the sun, and the watch is comfortable enough for constant wear. However, owners are split on the 38mm/39mm sizing, with some finding it too small and others preferring sub-40mm cases. Significant frustration exists regarding Galo's communication, with owners citing rolling delays, a perceived lack of transparency, and misleading timelines, leading to a negative customer service impression and some considering order cancellations. One owner noted their crown does not screw in. Overall, owners rate the Galo Novo Cruisin highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant concerns about production communication and transparency.

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