Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $5,300 for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a $4,650 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor 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 Bremont Altitude MB Meteor?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsBremont Altitude MB Meteor

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

Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

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MSRP $5,300

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

Altitude MB Meteor40h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

Altitude MB Meteor100m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

BE-92AE

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$5,300

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor features a 42mm Grade 2 titanium case with black DLC finishing and a refined Trip-Tick construction. Reviewers note its slimmer profile and reduced lug-to-lug distance make it more wearable than previous MB models. The watch has a bi-directional Roto-Click inner bezel, a black dial with Felix the Cat imagery and bright yellow accents, and is powered by the automatic calibre BB14-AH with a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers highlight the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor's improved wearability and distinctive design elements.

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