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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSugess Seestern S456 GMT

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Seestern S456 GMT
SugessSeestern S456 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Seestern S456 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Seestern S456 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Seestern S456 GMT200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Seestern S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
48.8mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Blue
Lume
None
Tritium

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NH34
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$299

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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 S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT for its excellent case finishing, deep blue sunburst dial, and crisp indices, with one owner rating the overall fit and finish 9.5 out of 10. The watch is noted for its legibility, strong lume that lasts about 4 hours, and accurate timekeeping around -4 seconds per day, with easy GMT hand adjustment. Some owners report issues with a loose or friction-based unidirectional bezel, while others find theirs tight and prefer a bidirectional GMT bezel. The sapphire crystal is described as clear and flat by some, but others find it very reflective with AR coating that could be improved. Sizing is generally considered good at 39mm with a 46mm lug-to-lug and 12mm thickness, though one owner expresses concern about its 49mm lug-to-lug and 41mm bezel diameter. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and dial at its price point.

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