Fortis Marinemaster M-44vsLuminox Automatic Sport Timer 42mm

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 at true scale

Marinemaster M-44

Luminox Automatic Sport Timer 42mm at true scale

Automatic Sport Timer 42mm

Diameter

44mm

42mm

Thickness

14mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$5,120

$1,825

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW220-1

Sellita SW220-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,120
$1,825
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44

Owners praise the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 for its gorgeous appearance, significant wrist presence, and "crazy lume." Reviewers highlight its excellent build quality, COSC-certified movement accuracy of 0 seconds per day, and surprisingly comfortable 44mm case despite its 14.4mm thickness. One reviewer noted the 21mm lug width as a minor drawback, wishing it were 22mm. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 highly for its exceptional build quality and COSC-certified accuracy.

Luminox Automatic Sport Timer 42mm

The Luminox Automatic Sport Timer 42mm is praised for its handsome, durable, and retro design, offering good legibility and comfort, especially with its tritium illumination providing excellent "nightmode" readability. Some owners find the integrated tritium tube on the bezel visually unusual and the Luminox logo applique too reflective. The stainless steel bracelet can make the 42mm case wear larger. One owner views the tritium lume as a disposable feature rather than a long-term cherished element. Overall, owners rate the Luminox Automatic Sport Timer 42mm highly for its durable, retro design and excellent low-light legibility.