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Orient Esteem IIvsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
FT622
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
22
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$5,450

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What people say

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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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