Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsZRC 1904 SMOKE
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Measurements
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Marinemaster M-40
SMOKE
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
lowest
13.8mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
38h
41h
highest
MSRP
$3,520
$3,090
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW200-1
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 ZRC 1904 SMOKE is praised for its high-quality workmanship and guilloché dial. One observer found its appearance to be thick. It features a 39mm hexagonal stainless steel case, a tropicalized gradient dial, and a Sellita SW200-1 movement adjusted to +/-7 seconds/day, retaining 300m water resistance and a unique 6 o'clock crown with an articulated module for protection. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the ZRC 1904 SMOKE well for its build quality and distinctive dial.
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