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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SII NH34
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$399

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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 Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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