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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsGrand Seiko SBGA211

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
SBGA21141mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
SBGA21172h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
SBGA211100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
SBGA211$6,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$6,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA211

Grand Seiko SBGA211 owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional finishing, particularly the Zaratsu polishing, and its mesmerizing, textured dial. The Spring Drive movement is consistently highlighted as a technical masterpiece, offering quartz-like accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a smooth seconds sweep. Its lightweight titanium construction and 41mm case size contribute to a comfortable and wearable design. However, some owners find the dial texture less captivating in person than in photos, and there are mixed opinions on the bracelet's adjustment system and perceived quality relative to the price. Some also note its thickness and lack of lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA211 highly for its unique dial and superb finishing, making it a highly regarded icon.

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