Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $5,450 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC — a $5,025 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

M-44 DLC

MSRP $5,450

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Dollar Diver

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,450

$425

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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.

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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