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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Orange
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
43 hoursh
Jewels
26
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$3,060

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

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