Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $5,120 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 — a $4,440 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 wears larger at 44mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

The Praesidus 38mm Automatic carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-44.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 run compared to the Praesidus 38mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

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Fortis Marinemaster M-44vsPraesidus 38mm Automatic

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Fortis Marinemaster M-44

M-44

MSRP $5,120

Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-4444mm

38mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-4438h

38mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-44300m

38mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-44$5,120

38mm Automatic$680

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Orange

38mm Automatic

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,120

$680

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