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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSeestern S456 GMT

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
S456 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
S456 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
S456 GMT200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
10.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
49mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Lume
None
C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41hh
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT

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 S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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