Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the RZE Urbanist?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $3,520 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 — a $3,221 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the RZE Urbanist?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the RZE Urbanist?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the RZE Urbanist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the RZE Urbanist?

The RZE Urbanist carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-40.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 run compared to the RZE Urbanist?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW220-1), while the RZE Urbanist runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsRZE Urbanist

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

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-4040mm

Urbanist36mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-4038h

Urbanist40h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-40300m

Urbanist100m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Orange

Blue

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,520

$299

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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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RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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