Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

At MSRP the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue is the cheaper of the two at $2,570, against $5,450 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC — a $2,880 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC wears larger at 44mm versus 37.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue — a 6.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is rated to 300m versus 50m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue carries a 53 hours-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 NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW220-1), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue runs a manual (DUW 4001).

Side by side

Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

166

MSRP $2,570

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm

Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h

Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m

Tangente 38 midnight blue50m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

DUW 4001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

38h

53 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,450

$2,570

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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