Fortis Marinemaster M-44vsSquale Matic

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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

Squale Matic at true scale

Matic

Diameter

44mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

14mm

lowest

16mm

Water Resistance

300m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$5,120

$1,595

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW220-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Thickness
14mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Water Resistance
300m
600m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,120
$1,595
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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.

Squale Matic

Owners widely praise the Squale Matic for its superb finishing and comfortable wearability, with many noting its vintage-inspired design and the 4 o'clock crown contributing to a compact feel on the wrist despite its 44mm size. Reviewers highlight the outstanding lume on the hands and the double-domed sapphire crystal as favorite features, while some owners find the bezel insert glossy and the lume on the orange indices to be almost non-existent. One owner dislikes how the oyster bracelet terminates at the springbars instead of sitting flush with the case. The Squale Matic is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Matic highly for its robust build quality and comfortable, vintage-inspired ergonomics at its price point.

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