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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsTissot PR516

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
PR516100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
White
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$825

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired dial, robust case finishing, and the horological substance offered at its price point, with some noting its 38mm size and historical connections as highlights. The manual-wind movement is frequently cited for its 68-hour power reserve and modern technology. However, the watch's 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug distance are noted as potentially making it wear large on smaller wrists. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others criticize the basic stamped clasp and simplistic movement finishing visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR516 a compelling heritage-inspired sports watch, particularly for its value and vintage motorsport aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.

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