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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsPinion Pure Steel

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Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
45h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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