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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSeestern S446 GMT

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
S446 GMT
SeesternS446 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
S446 GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
S446 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
S446 GMT100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
S446 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Maíz
Cream

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH34A GMT
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41hh
Jewels
25
24
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.

Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S446 GMT for its stunning finishing and extreme value, with a sapphire crystal and adjustable clasp. The winding action is noted as buttery smooth, and the 39.5mm case size is considered very wearable. Some owners, however, flag the lume as a weak point and one owner found the bracelet clasp lacked sufficient micro-adjustment. The Seestern S446 GMT is considered an extreme value for the dollar. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S446 GMT highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition at its price point.

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