Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

At MSRP the Praesidus Neptune 44 is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $3,520 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 — a $2,970 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Praesidus Neptune 44.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-40.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 run compared to the Praesidus Neptune 44?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Praesidus Neptune 44 uses the Miyota 9039.

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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsPraesidus Neptune 44

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

Praesidus Neptune 44

neptune-44-brown

MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-4040mm

Neptune 4444mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-4038h

Neptune 4440h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-40300m

Neptune 44200m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Neptune 44$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

44mm

Thickness

13mm

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Lug Width

21mm

22mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Orange

Patina

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,520

$550

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