Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Glycine Combat 6 Classic?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,450 for the Glycine Combat 6 Classic — a $800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Glycine Combat 6 Classic?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite wears larger at 38.5mm versus 36mm for the Glycine Combat 6 Classic — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Glycine Combat 6 Classic?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Glycine Combat 6 Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Glycine Combat 6 Classic?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat 6 Classic.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Glycine Combat 6 Classic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Glycine Combat 6 Classic uses the SW200-1.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsGlycine Combat 6 Classic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

fortitude-lite-maiz

MSRP $650

Glycine Combat 6 Classic

GL0108

MSRP $1,450

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

Combat 6 Classic36mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

Combat 6 Classic38h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

Combat 6 Classic50m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

Combat 6 Classic$1,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Maíz

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

None

Luminous

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$1,450

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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Glycine Combat 6 Classic

Owners praise the Glycine Combat 6 Classic's dressier 36mm profile, comfortable and light wearability, and an exceptionally legible dial with lume on numerals. The Cal. 224 movement, an ETA 2824-2, is noted as reliable. One owner points out minimal lume on the hands and a visible serial number between the lugs. Overall, owners find the Glycine Combat 6 Classic a reliable and good value option, particularly for its wearability and dial legibility.

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