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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$980

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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