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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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