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Fortis Marinemaster M-44vsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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Marinemaster M-44
FortisMarinemaster M-44
MSRP $5,120
SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4444mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4438h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44300m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44$5,120
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
44.5mm
Thickness
14mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,120
$11,100

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What people say

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Fortis Marinemaster M-44

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 is praised for its excellent build quality and wearability, featuring a highly legible dial and a COSC-certified Kenissi-based movement that ran at 0 seconds per day. Owners appreciate its 70-hour power reserve and the inclusion of multiple straps and a deployant buckle, noting its gorgeous appearance and great wrist presence. A minor point raised is the 21mm lug width, with a wish for it to be 22mm. The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 is priced at $4,150. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 highly for its robust specifications and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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