Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsWilliam Wood Fearless
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Measurements
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Marinemaster M-40
Fearless
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
lowest
14mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$3,520
$920
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH35
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 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.
The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case and matte black ion-plated finish, with reviewers highlighting its recycled fire hose strap and firefighter heritage. The dial features colorful rehaut accents and rose gold hands and indices. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point, though one reviewer suggests its inclusion prevents it from being a value purchase. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the William Wood Fearless positively for its unique design elements and comfortable wearability.
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