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Fortis Marinemaster M-44vsVario Futurist

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Marinemaster M-44
FortisMarinemaster M-44
MSRP $5,120
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4444mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4438h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44300m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44$5,120
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Orange
Purple

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,120
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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