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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsGrand Seiko SLGB003

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
SLGB00337mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
SLGB00372h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
SLGB003100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
SLGB003$11,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$11,400

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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 SLGB003

Grand Seiko SLGB003 owners widely praise its lightness and comfort, with a dial that offers a shifting character in different lighting conditions. Reviewers note its compact case size enhances wearability and versatility across wrist sizes. However, one owner found the dial underwhelming, and another reported a date disc issue with lower numbers not changing correctly. Some question the value proposition at around $10,000, citing the bracelet and dial as potential drawbacks, while others highlight the movement and smaller dimensions as significant positives. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGB003 highly for its movement and compact dimensions, despite some reservations about the dial and bracelet.

From video reviewers

The watch's exceptional accuracy is a notable strength, with both reviewers highlighting its precise timekeeping. A weakness is the relatively high price point compared to other Grand Seiko models. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one reviewer noting it's relatively small at 37mm, while the other doesn't mention case size as a concern.

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