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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsTissot Desir

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Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Desir40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
Desir50m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450
Desir$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
28mm
Thickness
14mm
7.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
28mm
Lug Width
22mm
4.95mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamonds

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$550

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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.

Tissot Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

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