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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Orion 38 gray
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 gray
MSRP $3,040

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Orion 38 gray38mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Orion 38 gray50m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Orion 38 gray$3,040

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Orange
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
53 hoursh
Jewels
26
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$3,040

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

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