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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Tangente
NOMOS GlashütteTangente
MSRP $2,620

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Tangente35mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Tangente53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Tangente50m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Tangente$2,620

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
13mm
6.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Orange
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
53 hoursh
Jewels
26
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$2,620

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is celebrated as an industry classic with an award-winning, time-tested design that fits diverse environments. Reviewers highlight its slim 6.8mm thickness and 37.5mm case, housing a 52-hour power reserve hand-wound movement. However, its 30m water resistance limits suitability for beach activities, and the dual date complication is considered eccentric. On balance, reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring design and wearability.

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