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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsPagani Design PD-1716

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
PD-1716
Pagani DesignPD-1716
MSRP $128

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
PD-171636.5mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
PD-171642h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
PD-1716100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
PD-1716$128

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
36.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maíz
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$128

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1716

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1716 for its beautiful dial and comfortable 36mm size, making it a great everyday watch. Timekeeping is noted as accurate, and the bracelet is considered comfortable by some owners. However, the lume is criticized for fading quickly, and one owner found it does not suit leather straps well. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1716 highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price point.

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