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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSugess Chrono Heritage S423

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Chrono Heritage S423
SugessChrono Heritage S423
MSRP $499
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 S423

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage S423 for its beauty, with specific mention of the blue dial and rose gold case combination. Some owners find the watch impeccable and a cure for further watch purchases. One owner notes the Sinn-style hands and a design that blends elements from other watches. However, some question the practicality of the pushers and the countdown orientation of the bezel. One owner regrets the lack of a fitted bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage S423 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, with the blue dial and rose gold case being a particular highlight.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Chrono Heritage S42340mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Chrono Heritage S42335h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Chrono Heritage S423100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Chrono Heritage S423$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Blue

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, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$499
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