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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.9mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Maíz
PVD Vintage

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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