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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsRolex Submariner Date

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

From video reviewers

The watch's Swiss Made construction and robust design are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the bracelet as a potential point of contention.

Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely praise the Rolex Submariner Date for its refined Oyster bracelet and unmatched build quality, with many considering it a versatile "one-watch collection" piece suitable for daily wear. However, some find its polished aesthetic sterile and prefer the cleaner symmetry of the no-date version, while the cyclops magnifier is a point of contention for its functionality versus visual distraction. Accuracy figures for the 3235 movement vary, with some reports of subpar amplitude causing issues, though specific figures are not provided. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its exceptional build quality and versatility as a durable, classic luxury watch.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Submariner Date41mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Submariner Date70h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Submariner Date300m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Submariner Date$11,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Orange
Blue
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
3235
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
26
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$11,350
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