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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsCIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Maíz
Super Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
CD-06
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
19

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$3,299

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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 TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON

The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is noted for its striking, luxe design and unique materials, featuring a mirror-polished black agate case and a "Super Black" dial with a dragon-shaped tourbillon cage. Owners highlight the golden dragon's steady rotation and the way the black dial makes diamond hands and the tourbillon stand out. However, reviewers point out uneven gem-setting and a limited 30-meter water resistance. Some community members note inconsistent brand lettering quality and find the case design comparable to an Apple Watch. The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is a compelling conversation piece, with owners valuing its unique aesthetic and the tourbillon's visual appeal despite some finishing inconsistencies.

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