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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 $1,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series40.2mm
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$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
13mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
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
6R21
Power Reserve
38h
45h
Jewels
26
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$1,100

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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 lauded for its sharp, angular case design and the intricate finishing of its dials, often featuring traditional Japanese motifs like the Asanoha pattern. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful interplay of polished and hairline finishes on the case and bracelet, the use of sapphire crystals, and a robust 100m water resistance. The collection is powered by reliable in-house automatic movements, with many models featuring the 6R35 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. Some specific models are noted for their refined finishing and updated case facets, while the 24-hour sub-dial on certain variants is considered a niche complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series highly for its striking design and quality finishing at its price point.

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