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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsHamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
11.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
H-30
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$1,245

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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 American Classic Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto for its legible dial, well-integrated day-date complication, and vintage military aesthetic. The 40mm to 42mm case is noted to wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the complication is considered well-executed for its price point. However, the lume is criticized for poor intensity and longevity, and the mirror-polished bezel is flagged as a scratch magnet. The stock leather strap is also described as stiff. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto highly for its attractive vintage styling and functional day-date complication at an accessible price.

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