Fortis Marinemaster M-44vsResco DLC White
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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.
Marinemaster M-44
DLC White
Diameter
44mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51.4mm
Thickness
14mm
13.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$5,120
$2,155
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners report satisfaction with the DLC coating, with one stating it is considered indestructible and the gold standard. Another owner chose the Resco DLC White specifically for this coating, expecting it to resist scratches better than previous coatings. One owner noted rust on the case by the time and date adjusting screw of a different Resco model, which the company stated was normal. Overall, owners value the durability and scratch resistance of the DLC coating on the Resco DLC White.
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