Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance is the cheaper of the two at $189, against $5,450 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC — a $5,261 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance uses the Seiko NH35.

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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

M-44 DLC

MSRP $5,450

Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance

renaissance-gold

MSRP $189

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13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm

Renaissance42mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h

Renaissance42h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m

Renaissance100m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Renaissance$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,450

$189

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