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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsGlycine Combat Sub

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Combat Sub42mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Combat Sub38h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Combat Sub200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Combat Sub$1,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Maíz
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,850

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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.

Glycine Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub for its exceptional thinness, with many noting its 10.4mm to 10.8mm profile for a diver, perfect proportions, and solid build quality that offers significant value, especially at discounted prices. Its unique aesthetic is appreciated for avoiding homage looks, and the lug design contributes to a smaller perceived wear size despite its 42mm case. Some owners report an inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume that can be difficult to read at night, while one owner noted a slightly off-color lume pip on the chapter ring. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its refined feel, slim profile, and value proposition.

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