Fortis

M-44 Amber Orange

Reference Number :

F8120013

Series : Marinemaster

Retail: $4,150

(As of: 04/2025)

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Quick TakeForget subtle understatement; the Marinemaster M-44 in Amber Orange bursts onto the scene like a shot of adrenaline. This isn't just a watch; it's a seriously capable tool wrapped in a vibrant personality. That recycled steel case, a solid 44mm chunk, feels substantial, like it’s ready to shrug off anything you throw at it, backed up by that almost absurd 500-meter water resistance and the reassuring Fortis Lock on the gear bezel – no accidental bumps will mess with your timing here. Inside beats the heart of a true performer: the Werk 11 manufacture calibre, chronometer-certified with a marathon-running 70-hour power reserve. It’s pure mechanical muscle. But the looks! That black O-pattern dial is the perfect deep backdrop for the star: the electric Amber Orange accents on the minute hand and that awesome FKM rubber Horizon strap. It's a practical strap too, tough as nails and comfy. Lume? Oh yeah, Superluminova X1 lights up like a torch underwater. It’s bold, it’s bright, it’s built for action, and it just screams fun without sacrificing an ounce of its professional dive watch credentials.

DescriptionThe Fortis Marinemaster M-44, reference F8120013, presents a robust construction engineered for demanding environments. Its case, fabricated from recycled stainless steel, measures 44 millimeters in diameter with a lug-to-lug distance of 48 millimeters and a height of 14 millimeters. This structure ensures substantial wrist presence while maintaining considered proportions. Water resistance is rated to 50 atmospheres, equivalent to 500 meters or 1640 feet, signifying its capability for serious underwater activities. Enhancing this capability is a screw-down crown incorporating a triple gasket system and Performance FKM gaskets throughout the case assembly, materials selected for their resilience. The case back is solid stainless steel, featuring an ultra-engraving, providing a secure seal. The watch head itself has a mass of 102 grams. Protecting the dial is a sapphire crystal treated with anti-reflective coating on both sides, optimizing legibility under various lighting conditions. A key functional element is the bidirectional Gear Bezel, equipped with the patented Fortis Lock System, which secures the bezel against unintentional rotation, crucial for timed events or dives.

Powering the Marinemaster M-44 is the automatic Manufacture Calibre Werk 11, a certified chronometer ensuring high standards of timekeeping accuracy. This movement provides a significant 70-hour power reserve and includes a date complication, visible through an aperture on the dial. The dial itself is black, distinguished by the Fortis O-pattern texture and applied markers filled with Superluminova X1, which emits a blue glow for low-light visibility. Time indication is achieved through metallic hour and sweep second hands, both treated with Superluminova X1; the second hand features a distinctive bull's eye element. A contrasting orange minute hand, also featuring Superluminova X1, provides immediate clarity for elapsed time readings, particularly against the bezel. The timepiece is paired with the Amber Orange Horizon Strap, made from hypoallergenic FKM rubber known for its resistance to heat, chemicals, and UV radiation, suitable for both terrestrial and aquatic use. The strap secures to the wrist via a stainless steel folding clasp and attaches to the case using a reliable screw pin system.

GenderMen

SignaturesFortis

Country of OriginSwitzerland

Case Size44 mm

MovementAutomatic

CaliberWerk 11

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Date

Power Reserve70 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSolid