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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsChristopher Ward C1 Moonglow

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
C1 Moonglow
Christopher WardC1 Moonglow
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
C1 Moonglow47.9mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
C1 Moonglow38h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
C1 Moonglow30m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
C1 Moonglow$2,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
38.5mm
47.9mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Black
Lume
None
SLN X1 WL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW220
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$2,850

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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.

Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow for its gorgeous, avant-garde moonphase display and impressive lume, with many finding it comfortable and well-wearing. The constantly rotating moon phase complication is a highlight, and its accuracy is noted as exceptional. However, some find the lume on the date ring disappointing, fading quickly, and one owner finds the second, less visible moon distracting. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow highly for its visually engaging moonphase and value at the price point.

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