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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsPhoibos Leviathan

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Leviathan45mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Leviathan500m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
13mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
54mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
NH 35
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Leviathan

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

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