Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

At MSRP the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $2,499, against $3,520 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 — a $1,021 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-40.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 run compared to the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsZelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

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

Zelos Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph

starfighter-zircti-chronograph-meteorite-limited-edition

MSRP $2,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-4040mm

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-4038h

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-40300m

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph50m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Starfighter ZircTi Chronograph$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Orange

Meteorite LE

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,520

$2,499

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