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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsOrient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
OrientBambino Version 2 Small Seconds
MSRP $310

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.4mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
F6222
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
22
Complications
None
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$310

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds as a top budget dress watch, highlighting its vintage aesthetic and upgraded in-house F6222 automatic movement which offers hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers note the case finishing, including brushed sides and a signed crown, contributes to a premium feel for its price point. Some owners find the 40mm case with its 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement potentially too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its vintage design and upgraded movement at an accessible price.

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