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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsGrand Seiko SLGB023

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
SLGB02340.8mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
SLGB02372h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
SLGB023300m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
SLGB023$12,400

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.8mm
Thickness
13mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9RB1
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$12,400

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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 SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

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