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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
38.6mm
Thickness
14mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$11,600

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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 SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

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