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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition42.6mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition300m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition$3,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
42.6mm
Thickness
14mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
8L45
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$3,900

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What people say

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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is widely praised for its robust COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve, and its stealthy, scratch-resistant Dianoir DLC coating. Owners find it comfortable to wear despite its 44mm size, with one owner considering it a standout piece. Some reviewers note a subtle difference in the color tone of the DLC coating on the crown and bezel lock between variants. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its durable construction and reliable, high-spec movement.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition is praised for its distinctive blue sea ice-inspired dial with a gradient effect and textured finish, celebrating its partnership with JAMSTEC. It is powered by the automatic Calibre 8L45 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. The watch features a 42.6mm stainless steel case with a super-hard coating, a ceramic bezel, and a dual-curved sapphire crystal, offering 300m water resistance. Accuracy is rated between -5/+10 seconds per day. Overall, reviewers highlight the unique dial design and robust specifications as key strengths of the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition.

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