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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsBaltic Prismic

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Prismic
BalticPrismic
MSRP $1,069

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Prismic36mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Prismic42h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Prismic30m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Prismic$1,069

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Green

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
ETA Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$1,069

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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.

Baltic Prismic

The Baltic Prismic is widely praised for its unique stone dials, slim 9.2mm case, and retro-chic design, with reviewers highlighting its impressive build quality and detailed finishing for the price. Owners appreciate the complex five-part case construction using steel and titanium, and the attractive dial textures. The hand-wound ETA Peseux 7001 movement is consistently mentioned, offering a 42-hour power reserve. However, some owners find the watch overpriced and the bracelet unappealing or flaring on smaller wrists, while the 30-meter water resistance is noted as delicate. The avant-garde dial design is also described as divisive by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Prismic highly for its distinctive stone dials and slim, vintage-inspired case at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Prismic's unique natural stone dials, each using a slice of thousand-year-old stone, are a standout feature. A notable drawback is the price, with several reviewers mentioning it as a potential issue, particularly considering the finishing and uniqueness offered. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ruggedness, with some viewing it as a dress watch and others not mentioning this aspect.

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