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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 $2,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
PR516100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
PR516$2,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
13.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
68h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$2,100

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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.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its retro styling and value, with many highlighting its well-finished dial and bezel execution. The manual-wind chronograph variant is noted for its impressive movement and accessible price point, while the automatic chronograph is described as rugged with a clean dial and cool color scheme. However, some owners find the dial bland, and the automatic chronograph's slab-sided case and weight lead to a clumsy wear experience. The mineral glass bezel insert on the automatic chronograph deviates from the original's flush design, and the movement finishing is considered simplistic. One owner of the Powermatic variant expressed disappointment with its fixed bezel, deeming it a marketing gimmick. On balance, enthusiasts rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its vintage-inspired design and horological substance at an accessible price.

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