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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Orange
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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