Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas)?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) is the cheaper of the two at $595, against $650 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a $55 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas)?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas)?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas).

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas) uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsPraesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

fortitude-lite-maiz

MSRP $650

Praesidus A-11 W&T (Canvas)

P-38-WW-DBRSG

MSRP $595

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

A-11 W&T (Canvas)38mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

A-11 W&T (Canvas)40h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

A-11 W&T (Canvas)100m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

A-11 W&T (Canvas)$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

Canvas

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$595

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