Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

At MSRP the Longines DOLCEVITA is the cheaper of the two at $2,000, against $3,520 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 — a $1,520 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA wears larger at 43.8mm versus 40mm for the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 — a 3.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Longines DOLCEVITA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA carries a 45-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-40.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 run compared to the Longines DOLCEVITA?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Longines DOLCEVITA uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsLongines DOLCEVITA

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

M-40

MSRP $3,520

Longines DOLCEVITA

L5.757.4.71.9

MSRP $2,000

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-4040mm

DOLCEVITA43.8mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-4038h

DOLCEVITA45h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-40300m

DOLCEVITA30m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-40$3,520

DOLCEVITA$2,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Orange

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Roman numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

L592.5

Power Reserve

38h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,520

$2,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its elegant dial, beautiful case shape, and value, with some finding its aesthetic superior to other luxury brands. One owner notes the presentation box is high quality. However, multiple owners flag the crown as comically bad and difficult to wind or set. This quartz fashion watch offers a dynamic dial and good wrist presence at $1,600, featuring interchangeable straps. Overall, owners rate the Longines DOLCEVITA highly for its classy appearance and value, with the elegant dial being a key draw.

From video reviewers

The Longines DOLCEVITA's automatic movement is praised for its accuracy and smooth operation. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is comfortable, making it suitable for everyday wear. A drawback is the watch's lume could be brighter, which might be a problem for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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