Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsDecima Gatekeeper
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Fortitude Lite
Gatekeeper
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
lowest
46mm
Thickness
10.9mm
9.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
42h
MSRP
$650
$599
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9039
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite for its 10.9mm thickness and redesigned lugs that turn down, along with the removal of the date complication. Reviewers note the 38.5mm case size, layered finishing with polished chamfers, and scratch-resistant coating. Some owners find the value proposition questionable at $650 compared to alternatives. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Fortitude Lite for its refined case design and finishing.
The Decima Gatekeeper is praised for its hypnotizing dial, with design elements that draw comparisons to the Ingenieur and Czapek. Owners note the watch features a Miyota 9039 automatic movement, a 38mm case, and 50m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Decima Gatekeeper highly for its striking dial design.
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