Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Zelos Steel Blue (sellita)?

At MSRP the Zelos Steel Blue (sellita) is the cheaper of the two at $629, against $650 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a $21 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Zelos Steel Blue (sellita)?

The Zelos Steel Blue (sellita) wears larger at 39mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Zelos Steel Blue (sellita)?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Zelos Steel Blue (sellita).

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Zelos Steel Blue (sellita)?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Zelos Steel Blue (sellita) runs a manual (ETA/Peseux 7001).

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsZelos Steel Blue (sellita)

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

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

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MSRP $650

Zelos Steel Blue (sellita)

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MSRP $629

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

Steel Blue (sellita)39mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

Steel Blue (sellita)40h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

Steel Blue (sellita)50m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

Steel Blue (sellita)$629

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Maíz

Steel Blue (Sellita)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

ETA/Peseux 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$629

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