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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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