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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsGrand Seiko SBGA375

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
SBGA375
Grand SeikoSBGA375
MSRP $5,600

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
SBGA37540mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
SBGA37572h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
SBGA375100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
SBGA375$5,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
21mm
19mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$5,600

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA375

Grand Seiko SBGA375 owners praise its classic, subtle design and the engineering of its Spring Drive movement, with one noting it "does not fail to deliver what they are known for." The dial offers good legibility, with polished side bevels on the hour markers catching light well. However, one owner scuffed the bezel within a week, and another questioned if a lug was missing. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA375 highly for its refined design and movement engineering, signaling discerning taste.

From video reviewers

The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep is a key strength. The bracelet's taper and clasp were cited as areas for improvement.

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