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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsFarer WORLD TIMER

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,575

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
World Timer
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW331-2
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,575

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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.

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

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