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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
13mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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