Fortis Marinemaster M-44vsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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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

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic at true scale

Dumas Automatic

Diameter

44mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

14mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$5,120

$239

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW220-1

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Thickness
14mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,120
$239
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Reviews

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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.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its robust build quality, attractive textured blue dial, and excellent finishing for its price point. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to a short lug-to-lug distance, and owners report positive experiences with the Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners mention a mineral crystal instead of sapphire, a bracelet with a learning curve, and a crown that feels slightly small. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and solid construction at a fair price.

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