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Fortis Marinemaster M-40vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4038h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-40300m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-40$3,520
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Bronze

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,520
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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