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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsGrand Seiko SBGW258

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Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450
SBGW258
Grand SeikoSBGW258
MSRP $26,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
SBGW25838mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
SBGW25872h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
SBGW25830m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450
SBGW258$26,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Gold
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$26,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGW258

The Grand Seiko SBGW258 is a yellow gold dress watch featuring a 38mm case and a manual-wind caliber 9S64 movement with a 72-hour power reserve, rated for accuracy to +5/-3 seconds per day. It includes a raised gold logo on the dial and comes with a brown leather strap. On balance, reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGW258 as a classic, precious metal timepiece representing fine watchmaking tradition.

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