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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsBell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
10.9mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Maíz
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
BR-CAL.329
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
54 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$5,292

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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.

Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle

Owners widely praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 36 MM Blue Diamond Eagle's design, dial, and the contrast between brushed and polished finishes, finding it a compelling integrated steel sports watch. One owner notes the crown can be fussy. The £4k price is considered high, especially given the SW300-1 movement. On balance, owners find the Bell & Ross BR-05 36 MM Blue Diamond Eagle's design and finishing compelling, though the price point is a significant consideration.

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