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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Brown

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$215

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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.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Owners praise the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz as a sturdy, versatile tool watch at $215 USD, noting its precise Ameriquartz movement. However, some owners report unpolished lugs, random timekeeping errors ranging from 5-15 minutes off, premature battery death, and difficulties with battery replacements and customer service. The canvas strap is also noted as being very long, and the crystal is sapphire-coated K1 mineral. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a capable daily beater despite these specific concerns.

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