Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078?

At MSRP the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 is the cheaper of the two at $3,520, against $5,500 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078 — a $1,980 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078 wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-40.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-40 runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW220-1), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 078

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

M-40

MSRP $3,520

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078

the-springfield-078-45mm-1

MSRP $5,500

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-4040mm

Springfield 07845mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-4038h

Springfield 07840h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-40300m

Springfield 078100m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Springfield 078$5,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Orange

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,520

$5,500

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