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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
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
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$399

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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