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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsMassena LAB Dato-Racer

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Dato-Racer40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Dato-Racer38h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Dato-Racer50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Dato-Racer$1,595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maíz
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW400-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,595

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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.

Massena LAB Dato-Racer

Owners widely praise the Massena LAB Dato-Racer as an excellent everyday watch, appreciating its blend of 1970s-inspired aesthetics with modern dimensions. This model is a limited edition of 99 pieces. On balance, owners rate the Massena LAB Dato-Racer highly for its successful fusion of vintage design and contemporary wearability.

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