Fortis Toughens the Marinemaster with the New M-44 DLC

By Brent Robillard From sky to sea Fortis has never been shy about building watches meant to take a beating. For decades the Grenchen-based brand has leaned into a tool watch identity—first with aviation pieces that found their way into space programs and later with dive watches designed for serious underwater use. The Marinemaster M-44 sits firmly in that latter category: a large, purpose-built dive … Continue reading Fortis Toughens the Marinemaster with the New M-44 DLC

Is the Sector DEEP Pioneer Ranger the Most Functional Tool Watch Nodus Has Ever Made?

By Brent Robillard How rugged can an affordable tool watch be? There are certain watches that immediately remind me why I fell in love with dive watches in the first place. They just feel unapologetically useful. Overbuilt in a way that borders on charming excess. The Nodus Sector DEEP Pioneer Ranger sits squarely in that space, and it feels like a natural continuation of a … Continue reading Is the Sector DEEP Pioneer Ranger the Most Functional Tool Watch Nodus Has Ever Made?