Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Sugess Chrono Master S438?

At MSRP the Sugess Chrono Master S438 is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $650 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a $101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Sugess Chrono Master S438?

The Sugess Chrono Master S438 wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Sugess Chrono Master S438?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is rated to 200m versus 5m for the Sugess Chrono Master S438.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Sugess Chrono Master S438?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite carries a 40-hour power reserve against 35 hours on the Sugess Chrono Master S438.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Sugess Chrono Master S438?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Sugess Chrono Master S438 runs a manual (ST19).

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSugess Chrono Master S438

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

fortitude-lite-maiz

MSRP $650

Sugess Chrono Master S438

S438

MSRP $549

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

Chrono Master S43840mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

Chrono Master S43835h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

Chrono Master S4385m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

Chrono Master S438$549

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

S438 White

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

3 vph

Power Reserve

40h

35h

Complications

None

GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Power reserve indicator

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$549

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