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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Maíz
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$475

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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