Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Sugess Chrono Heritage S442?

At MSRP the Sugess Chrono Heritage S442 is the cheaper of the two at $229, against $650 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a $421 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Sugess Chrono Heritage S442?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Sugess Chrono Heritage S442 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Sugess Chrono Heritage S442?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Sugess Chrono Heritage S442.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Sugess Chrono Heritage S442?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite carries a 40-hour power reserve against 35 hours on the Sugess Chrono Heritage S442.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Sugess Chrono Heritage S442?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Sugess Chrono Heritage S442 runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

fortitude-lite-maiz

MSRP $650

Sugess Chrono Heritage S442

S442

MSRP $229

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

Chrono Heritage S44238mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

Chrono Heritage S44235h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

Chrono Heritage S44250m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

Chrono Heritage S442$229

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

Black

Lume

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

35h

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$229

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