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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsCIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
EDGE EXPLORATION$359

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Skeleton
Diameter
38.5mm
48mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Black
Lume
None
Swiss Super-Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$359

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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.

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

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