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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsGrand Seiko SBGR299

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
SBGR299
Grand SeikoSBGR299
MSRP $4,300

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
SBGR29942mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
SBGR29972h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
SBGR299100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
SBGR299$4,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9S61
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$4,300

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What people say

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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 SBGR299

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGR299 for its striking blue second hand, silver rhodium dial, no-date design, and the impressive 72-hour power reserve, noting its excellent value. The watch's high polish finishing is frequently described as outstanding, akin to a polished samurai sword. Some owners express concern over legibility due to silver hands on a silver dial, though this is not a universal sentiment. One owner reported accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another found the 42mm case size wearable. The pre-owned price is noted around $3,399.00. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR299 highly for its exceptional finishing and distinctive design elements at its price point.

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