Beaufort FiordlandvsLacité Urbanite GMT
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Fiordland
Urbanite GMT
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
42h
42h
MSRP
$340
lowest
$725
Movement
Miyota 9075
Miyota 9075
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Fiordland's clean, symmetrical dial design and impressive C1 Super-Luminova on hands and bezel deliver striking aesthetics with excellent low-light visibility. The grained dial with its subtle cross-pattern and applied chapter ring shows intricate finishing, while easy strap interchangeability between rubber and steel options adds practical versatility.
Owners find the Lacité Urbanite GMT's dial design appealing, particularly the lower half with its fonts and GMT and red seconds hands, though opinions are split on the hour and minute hands. One owner noted a smudge on the rotor during a macro inspection. Overall, owners appreciate the dial design elements but have mixed feelings on the handset.
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