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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsHamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema
HamiltonJazzmaster Regulator Cinema
MSRP $1,475

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema42mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema50m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema$1,475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
12.83mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
H-12
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$1,475

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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 Regulator Cinema

The Hamilton Jazzmaster is widely praised for its value and refined design, with specific models highlighted for sophisticated skeletonization and minimalist aesthetics. Owners appreciate elegant dial work, such as the "spiky H" logo on the Skeleton or the open-heart design on other variants, and the slim profile of the Thinline Automatic is frequently noted. The Calibre H-10-S movement is recognized for its substantial 80-hour power reserve. However, opinions vary on the practicality of open-heart designs, with some finding them gimmicky or impacting legibility, particularly as wearers age. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from 2-3 seconds fast per day to less precise performance, and repair costs can be a consideration. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Hamilton Jazzmaster for its attractive design and accessible price point, with specific models offering unique aesthetic appeals.

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