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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsTudor Black Bay 54

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Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450
Black Bay 54
TudorBlack Bay 54
MSRP $4,725

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Black Bay 5437mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Black Bay 5470h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
Black Bay 54200m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450
Black Bay 54$4,725

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
44mm
37mm
Thickness
14mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
MT5400
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
26
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$4,725

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 54

The Tudor Black Bay 54 is widely praised for its compact 37mm size and thin 11.2mm case, offering surprising wrist presence and comfortable wearability with a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers highlight its robust 200-meter water resistance, clean design, and modern features without compromise, powered by Tudor's MT5400 movement with a 70-hour power reserve. One reviewer noted a preference for true vintage or more modern Tudor offerings over time. On balance, reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay 54 highly for its faithful vintage design and comfortable, modern dive watch experience.

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