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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsVenezianico Nereide Turchese

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Nereide Turchese
VenezianicoNereide Turchese
MSRP $1,395

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Nereide Turchese42mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Nereide Turchese40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Nereide Turchese200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Nereide Turchese$1,395

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
49mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maíz
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,395

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Turchese

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's stunning dial, particularly the Avventurina variant, and its good quality finishing and comfortable bracelet, making it suitable for everyday wear. Some owners express a desire for a thinner movement and a smaller diameter option. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its striking dial design and overall build quality at the price point.

From video reviewers

The unique natural turquoise dial is a standout feature, with each disc carefully selected from a lump of the mineral, giving the watch an individual character. A weakness of the watch is its relatively limited production run, which the reviewer notes will likely sell out quickly. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer suggesting it may be a case of style over substance due to its $1,000 price point, while another reviewer did not mention the price as a concern.

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