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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsSpinnaker Dark Purple

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Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450
Dark Purple
SpinnakerDark Purple
MSRP $289

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Dark Purple45mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Dark Purple40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
Dark Purple550m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450
Dark Purple$289

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
45mm
Thickness
14mm
21mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
550m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Dark Purple

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$289

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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.

Spinnaker Dark Purple

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dark Purple's build quality and sharp aesthetics, with particular admiration for the stunning purple dial that shines in sunlight and the smooth, bidirectional rotating bezel operated by a crown. One owner notes that Spinnaker makes attractive purple dial watches but criticizes their large size. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dark Purple highly for its stunning dial and smooth bezel action.

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