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Fortis Marinemaster M-44vsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Marinemaster M-44
FortisMarinemaster M-44
MSRP $5,120
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4444mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4438h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44300m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44$5,120
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Orange
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,120
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 is praised for its sharp, stealthy aesthetic with a durable ceramic-coated stainless steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its excellent wearability at 38mm and the value proposition at $1,475, which includes two strap options. The watch features a sandwich dial with stencil numerals and orange accents, powered by a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. Overall, reviewers find Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 to be a modern and aggressive take on the classic field watch, offering exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The Olmsted 38 features tightly executed tolerances and an ultra-fine level of finishing. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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