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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition42.4mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42.4mm
Thickness
13mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
4R36
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$550

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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 Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is widely praised for its visually striking and unique dial designs, often described as a standout feature offering significant aesthetic appeal for the price. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the attractive blue gradients, wave patterns, and textured finishes that evoke ocean depths. The watch is generally considered comfortable to wear, with a well-proportioned case size and good build quality. Accuracy is reported as around +5 seconds per day by one owner. However, several sources point to the bracelet and clasp as a weak point, with criticisms including pin-and-collar construction, stamped clasps, and a lack of a convenient diver's extension. Some reviewers also note potential issues with bezel alignment and day/date wheel alignment. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition highly for its exceptional dial design and overall value.

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