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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47.1mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maíz
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$3,800

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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 SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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