Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $650 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a $225 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

Dollar Diver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$425

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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