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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSugess Chrono Heritage S419

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Chrono Heritage S419
SugessChrono Heritage S419
MSRP $459
What people say

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Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is praised for its reduced 10.9mm thickness and redesigned lugs that turn down, along with the removal of the date complication. One owner finds the white dial Fortitude Lite a good watch but not worth $650, suggesting better value from other brands, while another simply states it looks better than a specific alternative. Overall, owners praise the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite for its wearability due to its thinner case and redesigned lugs.

Sugess Chrono Heritage S419

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage S419 for its gorgeous appearance, sharp case finishing, and dial printing, with many calling it an outstanding piece and a bargain for the money. The lume is consistently described as killer, excellent, even, and bright. The ST1902 mechanical movement with swan neck regulator and the tactile pushers are also noted as positives. However, some owners find the 6 o'clock subdial superfluous or flawed, and the watch is described by some as thick, heavy, and brick-like with a horrible side profile, wearing larger than its 37mm diameter due to the bracelet and case shape. The non-hacking movement is a point of contention for precise time setting, and one owner found the bracelet pulled hair. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage S419 highly for its impressive finishing and value, despite some criticisms regarding case proportions and the 6 o'clock subdial.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Chrono Heritage S41938mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Chrono Heritage S41935h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Chrono Heritage S4195m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Chrono Heritage S419$459

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Green

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seagull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$459
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