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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Tangente 33
NOMOS GlashütteTangente 33
MSRP $2,440

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Tangente 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Tangente 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Tangente 3350m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Tangente 33$2,440

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
32.8mm
Thickness
13mm
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
Lug Width
21mm
17mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Orange
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
53 hoursh
Jewels
26
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$2,440

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its classic Bauhaus-inspired design and elegant wearability, with owners noting its polished case reflections and compact dimensions, such as the 33mm and 35mm variants, fitting well on smaller wrists. The Alpha hand-wound movement is recognized for remarkable accuracy, with one owner reporting it off only a couple of seconds a week, and a 44.5-hour power reserve. The watch's versatility and "loveable cutey" design are highlighted, and new platinum gray dials offer a convincing appearance. Some owners find the velour strap delicate and prefer alternatives, and the 30m water resistance limits its use in wet environments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring, minimalistic design and impressive accuracy at its price point.

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