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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsSternglas Taiga GMT

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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