Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

At MSRP the Pinion Pure Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $1,715, against $3,520 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 — a $1,805 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Pinion Pure Bronze — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Pinion Pure Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Pinion Pure Bronze carries a 45-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-40.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 run compared to the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW220-1), while the Pinion Pure Bronze runs a manual (Sellita SW261-1).

Side by side

Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsPinion Pure Bronze

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

Pinion Pure Bronze

pure-bronze-bk

MSRP $1,715

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-4040mm

Pure Bronze38mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-4038h

Pure Bronze45h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-40300m

Pure Bronze100m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Orange

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Sellita SW261-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,520

$1,715

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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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Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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