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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$5,450

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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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