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 Posted: Wed Nov 6th, 2013 05:04 pm
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stew77



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 I still own a similar model from FORTIS, the B-42 Marinemaster which uses a SS case material (with a white date wheel on the black dial version and a black date wheel on the lume dial version).  It continues to be one of my favorites, and I like it especially well on the excellent ss bracelet from Fortis, but it is great on several other strap combos.  It was one of the first "step up models" that I purchased when I first began my WIS journey, and the quality still does not disappoint!

I can't comment on this model in Titanium, but in Stainless Steel the build quality is spot on with outstanding bezel action and feel.  This model is strong on value IMO...lots of bang for the buck for sure.  It is the only diver that I own that does not have a screw down crown, so that takes some getting used to...but have never had any water intrusion issues with either of the models I have.

I like the SS model enough to have both the black dial and lume dial versions.  I have nothing bad to say about them...very solid and well built, and at least when I picked up mine could be had at a fairly decent discount. Maybe someone with experience with the Ti version can provide some input, but the ss models are sweet IMO. (I also like the bezel teeth shown on the one you posted and mine shown here...the new B-42 Marinemasters have an exaggerated bezel that I don't much care for).