Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Borealis Watch Co. Caloura 300m?

At MSRP the Borealis Watch Co. Caloura 300m is the cheaper of the two at $275, against $650 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a $375 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Borealis Watch Co. Caloura 300m?

The Borealis Watch Co. Caloura 300m 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 Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Borealis Watch Co. Caloura 300m?

The Borealis Watch Co. Caloura 300m is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Borealis Watch Co. Caloura 300m?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Borealis Watch Co. Caloura 300m uses the NH35.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsBorealis Watch Co. Caloura 300m

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

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

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MSRP $650

Borealis Watch Co.Caloura 300m

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MSRP $275

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

Caloura 300m42mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

Caloura 300m40h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

Caloura 300m300m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

Caloura 300m$275

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

Black

Lume

None

BGW9

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$275

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