Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsTimefactors Baby Willard PRS-68
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Measurements
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Marinemaster M-40
Baby Willard PRS-68
Diameter
40mm
40.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
43.5mm
Thickness
13mm
lowest
13.7mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
38h
50h
highest
MSRP
$3,520
$450
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko 6R15
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its impressive lume. The watch comes with a bracelet and three rubber straps, including a deployant buckle. On balance, owners rate the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 highly for its aesthetic appeal and comprehensive strap package.
The watch's Swiss Made construction and robust design are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the bracelet as a potential point of contention.
Owners widely praise the Timefactors Baby Willard PRS-68 for its great value and excellent Seiko 6R15 automatic movement, noting its ceramic bezel. A significant drawback is the difficulty in purchasing one due to limited availability and rapid sell-outs. One owner points out that the 18mm lug width can make strap selection challenging. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Baby Willard PRS-68 highly for its impressive specifications and value, despite the acquisition challenges.
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