Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2?

At MSRP the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 is the cheaper of the two at $475, against $650 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a $175 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2?

The Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 wears larger at 41.50mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2?

The Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 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. Sea Storm MK2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 uses the NH38.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsBorealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2

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.Sea Storm MK2

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MSRP $475

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

Sea Storm MK241.50mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

Sea Storm MK240h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

Sea Storm MK2300m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

Sea Storm MK2$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

Black

Lume

None

BGW9

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

NH38

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$475

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