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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsHamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Chrono Quartz
MSRP $1,075

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
12.13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
251.274
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$1,075

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What people say

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Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz for its excellent value, with some enthusiasts appreciating its unique styling. However, the open-heart design is a point of contention; some find it cluttered and prone to collecting dirt, while others report difficulty reading the time with it, particularly as eyesight declines. One owner notes the movement is not exceptional. On balance, owners consider the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz a superb deal, with its value being the primary draw.

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