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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSugess Seestern S446 GMT

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Seestern S446 GMT
SugessSeestern S446 GMT
MSRP $269

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Seestern S446 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Seestern S446 GMT41h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Seestern S446 GMT100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Seestern S446 GMT$269

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Black
Lume
None
Tritium

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$269

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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 Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT for its outstanding finishing and materials at its price point, with specific mentions of the cream or ivory dial, polished hands, and clear crystal offering superb legibility. Accuracy is generally good, with one owner reporting +2/3 seconds per day from the Seiko NH34A movement. Some owners find the lume is not a strong point, and the bracelet clasp could benefit from more micro-adjustment, with screw pins noted as cheap. The GMT hand is described as flat by some, and opinions are split on the "Sugess" versus "Seestern" logo. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S446 GMT highly for its beautiful dial and excellent build quality for the price.

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