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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsGrand Seiko SLGA015

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
SLGA01543.8mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
SLGA015120h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
SLGA015200m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
SLGA015$12,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.8mm
Thickness
13mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9RA5
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
38h
120h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$12,600

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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 SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

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