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Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLCvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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