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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9S86
Power Reserve
38h
55h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$7,700

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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 SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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