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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch42.6mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch50h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch$2,900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42.6mm
Thickness
13mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
8L35
Power Reserve
38h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$2,900

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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.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its premium finishing, often described as Zaratsu-like, and robust build quality, with owners finding its 42mm case and 4 o'clock crown appealing for wearability. Some reviewers note its secondary GMT function and quieter bezel clicks may not suit all preferences, while one owner reported bezel misalignment issues. The watch is powered by the Caliber 8L45 automatic movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of -5/+10 seconds per day, though some owners question its value proposition at its price point. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch highly for its exceptional finishing and refined tool-like aesthetic.

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