Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $3,520 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 — a $2,725 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-40.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

M-40

MSRP $3,520

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

rs90006c-sv-iv-it

MSRP $795

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-4040mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-4038h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-40300m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-40$3,520

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Orange

Ivory

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,520

$795

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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.

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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