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Fortis Marinemaster M-44vsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

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Marinemaster M-44
FortisMarinemaster M-44
MSRP $5,120
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4444mm
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4438h
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44300m
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44$5,120
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12.25mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Orange
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SW330-2
Power Reserve
38h
48h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,120
$2,900

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What people say

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Fortis Marinemaster M-44

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 is praised for its excellent build quality and wearability, featuring a highly legible dial and a COSC-certified Kenissi-based movement that ran at 0 seconds per day. Owners appreciate its 70-hour power reserve and the inclusion of multiple straps and a deployant buckle, noting its gorgeous appearance and great wrist presence. A minor point raised is the 21mm lug width, with a wish for it to be 22mm. The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 is priced at $4,150. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 highly for its robust specifications and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical significance and homage to the 1953 original. However, one owner notes criticism regarding the main hour hand being a 12-hour hand on a 24-hour dial, which hinders its intended use and compromises the bezel's functionality, leading to a return. On balance, owners value the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical connection, though a functional critique exists regarding its hour hand implementation.

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