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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsDan Henry 1937

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
193740h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
1937
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.1mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$290

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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.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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