Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $2,400, against $3,520 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 — a $1,120 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 wears larger at 40mm versus 28mm for the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic — a 12mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 run compared to the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic uses the T201.

Side by side

Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsTudor 1926 28mm Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

M-40

MSRP $3,520

Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

m91350-0001

MSRP $2,400

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-4040mm

1926 28mm Automatic28mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-4038h

1926 28mm Automatic38h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-40300m

1926 28mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-40$3,520

1926 28mm Automatic$2,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Orange

Silver

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

T201

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,520

$2,400

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

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