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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSugess MoonPhase Master S394

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
MoonPhase Master S394
SugessMoonPhase Master S394
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
MoonPhase Master S39440mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
MoonPhase Master S39445h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
MoonPhase Master S39450m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
MoonPhase Master S394$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Case Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seagull ST21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$449

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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 MoonPhase Master S394

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master S394 for its impressive value, offering multiple complications at a sub-$200 price point, with one owner highlighting its deep blue dial and applied markers. While one owner finds the 14mm thickness acceptable and wearable, another notes the included straps are subpar and the movement finishing is rough under magnification. The long lugs can also create a noticeable gap with the strap. On balance, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master S394 highly for the significant complications and aesthetic appeal it delivers at its accessible price.

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