Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsOrient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite at true scale

Fortitude Lite

Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date at true scale

75th Anniversary Stretto Date

Diameter

38.5mm

38.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.5mm

45.5mm

Thickness

10.9mm

lowest

11.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$650

$395

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Orient F6722

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Thickness
10.9mm
11.2mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
n/a
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Grey

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$395
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

Owners praise the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite for its 10.9mm thickness and redesigned lugs that turn down, along with the removal of the date complication. Reviewers note the 38.5mm case size, layered finishing with polished chamfers, and scratch-resistant coating. Some owners find the value proposition questionable at $650 compared to alternatives. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Fortitude Lite for its refined case design and finishing.

Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date

The Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date is praised for its well-finished, balanced 38.5mm case that is lighter than other Orient divers, and is considered classy and elegant with a beautiful sun and moon dial. Owners note this limited edition diver costs $241 and features an in-house automatic movement. Some find the sun and moon complication pointless as it's not a true moonphase, and the bracelet clasp is noted as tiny. Overall, owners rate the Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date highly for its elegant design and well-finished case at the price.