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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsTudor 1926 36mm Automatic

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
1926 36mm Automatic
Tudor1926 36mm Automatic
MSRP $2,525

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
1926 36mm Automatic38h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
1926 36mm Automatic100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
10.9mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
T601
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$2,525

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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.

Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

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