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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsRZE Urbanist

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Maíz
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$299

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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