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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsPraesidus Desert Field

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
34mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$195

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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