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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsHamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Thinline Auto
MSRP $1,145

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto42h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto$1,145

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
8.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Beige

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
2892-A2
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,145

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto for its gorgeous, stunning, and captivating dials, particularly the champagne and burgundy variants, and its thin, comfortable profile, often noted at around 7mm to 8.4mm, making it ideal for wearability under shirt cuffs. The ETA 2892 movement is considered a strong value, though some owners report the rotor can be noisy and the winding feel unrefined, while others find the small crown difficult to manipulate. The absence of a second hand is polarizing, with some appreciating the simplicity and ease of setting, while others miss its presence. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto highly for its attractive, thin design and dial beauty at its price point.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and affordable price point are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the absence of a second hand.

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