Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)?

At MSRP the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale) is the cheaper of the two at $3,209, against $3,520 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 — a $311 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale) — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)?

The VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale) carries a 56-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-40.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 run compared to the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale) uses the Sellita SW300-1b.

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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsVPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)

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Fortis Marinemaster M-40

M-40

MSRP $3,520

VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)

type-39vm-coming-soon

MSRP $3,209

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-4040mm

TYPE 39VM (Presale)39mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-4038h

TYPE 39VM (Presale)56h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-40300m

TYPE 39VM (Presale)200m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-40$3,520

TYPE 39VM (Presale)$3,209

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Orange

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Sellita SW300-1b

Power Reserve

38h

56h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,520

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