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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSeestern Sub 300 V4

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Sub 300 V4
SeesternSub 300 V4
MSRP $10

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Sub 300 V442mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Sub 300 V441h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Sub 300 V4200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Sub 300 V4$10

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Sandblasted
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Maíz
Orange
Lume
None
Japan Lume (blue glow)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35A
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$10

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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.

Seestern Sub 300 V4

Owners widely praise the Seestern Sub 300 V4 for its terrific fit and finish and surprising little touches at its $179 price, noting top-notch case, dial, bezel, and crystal. The bracelet is considered nice enough for the price point, and the watch is powered by the solid and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners report that the polished sides of the case show signs of wear. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Sub 300 V4 highly for its excellent case, dial, and bezel finishing at the price.

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