Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Redux Zero-Hour?

The Redux Zero-Hour wears larger at 39mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Redux Zero-Hour?

The Redux Zero-Hour carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Redux Zero-Hour?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Redux Zero-Hour uses the Seiko NH35.

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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsRedux Zero-Hour

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

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MSRP $650

Redux Zero-Hour

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

Zero-Hour39mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

Zero-Hour41h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

Zero-Hour200m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

Zero-Hour—

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

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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.

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Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Type 39MM for its robust, no-nonsense design and good overall quality, with a reliable Seiko NH53A movement keeping time well. The titanium case and crystal have shown scratch resistance, and the bezel action is described as tight by some. Reviewers note the proprietary RDXB1 or blue lume glows brilliantly, though briefly. Some owners flag the crown stem as flimsy and the unidirectional bezel as having some play. Overall, owners rate the Redux Courg Type 39MM highly for its functional tool-watch design and durable titanium construction.

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