Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Seestern S424 Full Lume Pilot?

At MSRP the Seestern S424 Full Lume Pilot is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $650 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a $351 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Seestern S424 Full Lume Pilot?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Seestern S424 Full Lume Pilot — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Seestern S424 Full Lume Pilot?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Seestern S424 Full Lume Pilot.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Seestern S424 Full Lume Pilot?

The Seestern S424 Full Lume Pilot carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Seestern S424 Full Lume Pilot?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Seestern S424 Full Lume Pilot uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSeestern S424 Full Lume Pilot

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

Seestern S424 Full Lume Pilot

S424 V1

MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

S424 Full Lume Pilot38mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

S424 Full Lume Pilot41h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

S424 Full Lume Pilot50m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

S424 Full Lume Pilot$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

Black

Lume

None

Full lume

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35A

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$299

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