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Dan Henry 1945vsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
194540h
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
1945
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
1945$300
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
44mm
Thickness
13.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Water Resistance
300m

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$5,450

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1945

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dan Henry 1945 for its rugged WW2-era pilot watch aesthetic and affordable price, with many appreciating its vintage hands and smooth chronograph sweep from the Miyota 6S20 meca-quartz movement. However, some find the 41.5mm case too large and the dial overly busy with subdials and scales, and note its 13.8mm thickness is substantial for a quartz chronograph. On balance, the consensus is that the Dan Henry 1945 offers significant vintage style and value for its price, despite some reservations about its dial layout and dimensions.

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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