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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

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Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
6R54
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$1,700

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch offers a 300-meter depth rating and a caller-style GMT complication powered by the Caliber 6R54 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its refined clasp with extensive micro-adjustment. However, the movement's accuracy, ranging from +25 to -15 seconds per day, is considered a drawback by some. Overall, reviewers highlight the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch as a good reminder of Seiko's value, despite the wide accuracy range of its movement.

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