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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
13.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Orange
M6.1.1

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW510mb
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$1,679

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which offers a premium feel with a sharp, legible dial and well-executed applied markers. Reviewers note the sweet winding action and the vintage-inspired brown sunburst dial with dauphine hands and lollipop register pointers. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Sellita SW510Mb movement with a 63-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one reviewer reporting +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII for its refined vintage-inspired design and compact dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a key strength for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII. Reviewers noted the excellent quality-price ratio for a Swiss-made chronograph.

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