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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsFears Jubilee Edition

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Jubilee Edition38mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Jubilee Edition40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Jubilee Edition10m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Jubilee Edition$2,875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
200m
10m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Maíz
Jubilee Edition

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$2,875

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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.

Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

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