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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsCIGA Design SKELETON

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Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450
SKELETON
CIGA DesignSKELETON
MSRP $169

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
SKELETON
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
SKELETON
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
SKELETON
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450
SKELETON$169

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
44mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SEAGULL AAA-Class
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
26
19

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$169

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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.

CIGA Design SKELETON

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design SKELETON for its value and willingness to challenge established brands, with some surprised by its quality. One owner reports their CIGA Design Series Z in Black DLC has been perfect for over four years, keeping good time and looking neat. However, some find the skeletonized movement's visibility obscured by reflections due to the lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystal. One owner reported their CIGA Design Z Series Skeleton broke after three months with no customer service response. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design SKELETON highly for its surprising quality and value proposition.

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