Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $5,450 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC — a $4,655 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC wears larger at 44mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is rated to 300m versus 100m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 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 KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

rs90006c-sv-iv-it

MSRP $795

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Ivory

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,450

$795

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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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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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