Fortis does a sensible diver
By Tom Hargreaves, Falmouth, Cornwall ยท
The Marinemaster M-40 is the sort of watch I'd recommend to somebody who wants one dive watch, wants it from a brand that isn't everywhere, and doesn't want to pay Omega money.
40 mm wide, 12.7 mm thick, 20 mm lugs, 200 m, closed back, blue dial on a steel bracelet. Sizes are spot on. The Werk 13 is Sellita-based with 38 hours of reserve, which is the weak point at $2,850 to $3,050 when an Oris Calibre 400 or a Tudor goes so much longer.
I like the bezel design, big and grippy. The look is a bit busy for my taste with all the colour accents, and I'd want to see the lume in person before handing over the card.