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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver
SugessSeestern S430 Titanium Diver
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Seestern S430 Titanium Diver$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Blue
Lume
None
Tritium

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, 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 S430 Titanium Diver

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver for its genuine titanium construction, making it extremely light and comfortable at 92 grams on a 6.7-inch wrist. The ceramic bezel is described as fantastic and mesmerizing to use, and the brushed finishing is noted as nice. The watch features an NH38 movement, which is appreciated for its lack of ghost date functionality. However, some owners find the price comparable to competitors and have noted issues with the clasp's fit, with some finding the existing holes insufficient and the rotating arm needing to bend. The crown unscrewing is not smooth, and the bezel action is described as gritty with uneven resistance. One owner reported a crown tube failure on a V1 model. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern S430 Titanium Diver highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent ceramic bezel, despite some concerns regarding the clasp design.

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