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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsPagani Design PD-1690

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
PD-1690
Pagani DesignPD-1690
MSRP $149

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
PD-169040mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
PD-169042h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
PD-1690200m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
PD-1690$149

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$149

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1690

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1690 for its Tiffany blue dial, a rare feature under $300. However, the finishing on the indices is noted as a disappointment, and the "P.t. Time" text is considered unnecessary dial clutter. On balance, owners are drawn to the PD-1690 for its distinctive dial color at an accessible price point.

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