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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$485

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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.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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