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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsPagani Design PD-1708

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
PD-1708
Pagani DesignPD-1708
MSRP $120

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
PD-170838mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
PD-170840h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
PD-1708100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
PD-1708$120

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$120

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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-1708

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1708's solid build and surprisingly high-quality finishing for its price point, with one owner noting a comfortable 38mm case and a well-made tapered mesh bracelet featuring a signed safety clasp. However, the lume is described as a bit weak, though evenly applied. Accuracy with the VK64 movement averaged around +6.5 seconds per month over 14 months. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1708 highly for its value and bracelet quality at its price.

From video reviewers

The Pagani Design PD-1708 features a reliable and accurate Japanese VK64 movement. A notable weakness is the lume brightness, which could be improved, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the bezel diameter, with some users potentially finding it small for the 46mm case length, while others may not have an issue with it.

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