Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

At MSRP the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 is the cheaper of the two at $4,500, against $5,120 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 — a $620 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 wears larger at 45mm versus 44mm for the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 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 Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW220-1), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Fortis Marinemaster M-44vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 173

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44

M-44

MSRP $5,120

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173

the-springfield-173-45mm

MSRP $4,500

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-4444mm

Springfield 17345mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-4438h

Springfield 17340h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-44300m

Springfield 173100m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-44$5,120

Springfield 173$4,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Orange

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,120

$4,500

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