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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsIslander Islander Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Islander Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195
IslanderIslander Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Islander Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-19540.5mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Islander Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Islander Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Islander Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maíz
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$499

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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.

Islander Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Islander Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195 for its attractive ripple dial, high-beat Miyota 9015 movement, and sapphire crystal, noting its excellent build quality and value at $250. One owner highlights the watch's colors and movement as key strengths, while another finds it worthy of being a primary daily wear. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Islander Northport Hi-Beat Automatic Dive Watch with Ocean Blue and White Ripple Dial #ISL-195 highly for its combination of aesthetic appeal, reliable hi-beat movement, and strong value proposition.

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