Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $650 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a $471 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) 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 Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap).

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsHelgray California (Refurbished)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

fortitude-lite-maiz

MSRP $650

Helgray California (Refurbished)

california-refurbished

MSRP $179

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

California (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

California (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

California (Refurbished)50m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

California (Refurbished)$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$179

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