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Fortis Marinemaster M-44vsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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Marinemaster M-44
FortisMarinemaster M-44
MSRP $5,120
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marinemaster M-4444mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
Marinemaster M-4438h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
Marinemaster M-44300m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
Marinemaster M-44$5,120
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
9S86
Power Reserve
38h
55h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,120
$7,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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