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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$5,450

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is widely praised for its robust COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve, and its stealthy, scratch-resistant Dianoir DLC coating. Owners find it comfortable to wear despite its 44mm size, with one owner considering it a standout piece. Some reviewers note a subtle difference in the color tone of the DLC coating on the crown and bezel lock between variants. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its durable construction and reliable, high-spec movement.

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