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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsGlycine Airman Purist

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Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450
Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Airman Purist44mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Airman Purist48h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
Airman Purist100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450
Airman Purist$2,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SW330-2
Power Reserve
38h
48h
Jewels
26
21
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$2,750

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What people say

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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is widely praised for its robust COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve, and its stealthy, scratch-resistant Dianoir DLC coating. Owners find it comfortable to wear despite its 44mm size, with one owner considering it a standout piece. Some reviewers note a subtle difference in the color tone of the DLC coating on the crown and bezel lock between variants. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its durable construction and reliable, high-spec movement.

Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist for its attractive appearance and comfortable wearability, with the 24-hour dial proving easy to adapt to for many. Some models feature high-contrast hands and lumed dials that offer excellent visibility, though certain stealth designs are criticized for poor legibility. The case back on contemporary models is noted as being easier to open for regulation. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Purist highly for its appealing design and user-friendly 24-hour dial.

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