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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Presage Sharp Edged Series
SeikoPresage Sharp Edged Series
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series42.2mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Presage Sharp Edged Series45h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Presage Sharp Edged Series100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42.2mm
Thickness
13mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
6R64
Power Reserve
38h
45h
Jewels
26
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$1,400

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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.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is widely praised for its modern, angular case design and intricate Asanoha dial patterns, with reviewers highlighting its refined finishing and strong cultural significance. Owners and reviewers consistently note the 70-hour power reserve from the 6R35 movement (or 6R38/6R5J in some variants), anti-reflective sapphire crystals, and 10 bar water resistance. The collection is considered competitively priced, offering significant value for its design and build quality. Some models feature a super-hard coating on the case and bracelet. One owner notes the black dial of the SARX083 offers a subtle pop in the light, and another reviewer points out that a 24-hour indicator on certain models is a niche feature. Case sizes vary, with some models at 39.3mm and others at 40.2mm, and thickness ranges from 11.1mm to 11.8mm. Power reserves differ, with some models featuring 45 hours from the 6R21 movement.

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