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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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