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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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

Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maíz
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$980

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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