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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch42.6mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch72h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch$3,600

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42.6mm
Thickness
13mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
8L45
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$3,600

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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.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch is widely praised for its excellent quality and finishing, with reviewers and owners noting its GS-level craftsmanship and Zaratsu-inspired polishing. Owners appreciate its refined design, comfortable case shape, and the 4:00 crown position, with some finding it more manageable on the wrist than other models. The Caliber 8L45 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve and accuracy within -5/+10 seconds per day, and the bracelet features an improved clasp with an extension system. However, some find the price point high, and one reviewer noted the unsigned winding crown as a missed opportunity. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch highly for its premium finishing and tool-like appearance at its price point.

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