Fortis Marinemaster M-44vsZelos Thresher 44

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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

Zelos Thresher 44 at true scale

Thresher 44

Diameter

44mm

44mm

Thickness

14mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$5,120

$549

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW220-1

Miyota 9015

Case

3 specs
Thickness
14mm
12.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Orange
Grey

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,120
$549
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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.

Zelos Thresher 44

Owners widely praise Zelos for beautiful, unique dials and excellent customer service. One owner found the finishing on their hammered gray Zelos Thresher 44mm not as well done as expected, while another noted its finish proved remarkably scratch-resistant. Some find the designs overly busy and occasionally shouty. One owner found the bezel action rough initially, but it smoothed out after extensive use. The watch overpowered one user's wrist despite its 44mm case. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its unique dials and value, despite some reservations about design busyness and finishing consistency.

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