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Fortis Marinemaster M-44vsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Marinemaster M-44
FortisMarinemaster M-44
MSRP $5,120
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4444mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4438h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44300m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44$5,120
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Orange
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,120
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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