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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsPinion Pure Bronze

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Pure Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Pure Bronze45h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Pure Bronze100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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