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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsTissot PR516

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
PR516100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
PR516$2,150

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
14.19mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Valjoux
Power Reserve
38h
68h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$2,150

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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.

Tissot PR516

The Tissot PR516 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, robust and well-finished case, and the value it offers. Owners and reviewers frequently highlight its crisp dials, heritage inspiration, and modern refinements like the Powermatic 80 movement. Some owners appreciate its size and jubilee bracelet, finding it comfortable and a good alternative to other models. However, several sources note a 14mm thickness that can feel noticeable, and the bracelet clasp is considered a weak point by one reviewer, being a folded steel design. The case design is described by some as unrefined or boring, lacking the appeal of the original 70s model, and one enthusiast finds the hands a dealbreaker. The fixed bezel on some variants is seen as a gimmick by some owners, and the orange subdial hand can be difficult to read. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its strong vintage aesthetic and robust build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Valjoux automatic movement is a key strength. The price point of €2,145 is a point of contention.

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