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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maíz
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9S86
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$7,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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