Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier?

At MSRP the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier is the cheaper of the two at $945, against $5,450 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC — a $4,505 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC wears larger at 44mm versus 35mm for the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier?

The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC run compared to the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier uses the Sellita SW200.

Side by side

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsNivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier

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

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

M-44 DLC

MSRP $5,450

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier

Antarctic Glacier

MSRP $945

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm

Antarctic Glacier35mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h

Antarctic Glacier42h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m

Antarctic Glacier200m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Antarctic Glacier$945

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Vintage Silver Color with Vertical Brushed, Shiny Silver Applied indexes, Light Old Radium Super Luminous Dots

Lume

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Sellita SW200

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

4 vph

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,450

$945

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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-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.

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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier

The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier is praised for its authentic vintage proportions and comfortable wearability, with one owner highlighting its multi-layered dial's unique vintage-meets-modern aesthetic. The watch features a double-domed sapphire crystal and is water-resistant to 50 meters. However, one owner reported poor quality control with a bracelet that felt cheap and unhelpful customer service. The Soprod P054 manual-wind movement requires daily winding. On balance, owners appreciate the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Glacier's vintage design and dial work, though concerns about build quality and customer service exist.

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