Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $2,200 for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a $1,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite?

The Aera Instruments C-1 wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Aera Instruments C-1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite?

The Aera Instruments C-1 carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite.

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments C-1 uses the SW510 BH B and the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039.

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Aera Instruments C-1vsAstor + Banks Fortitude Lite

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

fortitude-lite-maiz

MSRP $650

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

Fortitude Lite40h

Water Resistance

C-1100m

Fortitude Lite200m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

Fortitude Lite$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Cloud

Maíz

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$650

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