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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsAVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Maíz
WOOLSTON

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$490

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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.

AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic

Owners praise the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic for its dial depth created by elevated numerals, a deeply signed buckle, and detailed case sides. The watch is also noted for being practically mark-free with no dings found, and comes with a barely worn brown leather AVI-8 OEM strap. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic highly for its detailed finishing and pristine condition.

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