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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsDan Henry 1970

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
197040mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
197040h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
1970200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
1970$310

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
45.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Orange

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$310

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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 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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