Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsOrient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date
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Measurements
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Fortitude Lite

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
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