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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsRZE Aspirare

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Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450
Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$699

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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.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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