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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsSeiko Astron

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,200

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Astron41.2mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Astron100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41.2mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
3X62
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$2,200

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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 Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular time-telling technology, GPS time sync, and grab-and-go convenience, with many calling it the best watch they have ever owned. Reviewers and owners highlight the well-managed dial detail, textured hour markers, and high-contrast edges, as well as the well-finished case and bracelet. Some find the lightweight titanium build and quick bracelet adjustment contribute to comfortable wearability. Accuracy is noted as +/- 15 seconds per month without GPS, though the autonomous quartz movement can be easily reset by looking at the sky. Criticisms include DST not being automatically implemented, recessed buttons requiring a sharp object for adjustment, and sparse lume with no 12 o'clock marker. Some owners feel the price point is too expensive for its aesthetic appeal. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Astron highly for its advanced time-telling technology and convenient features.

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