Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $31,200 for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a $30,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite wears larger at 38.5mm versus 28.7mm for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a 9.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko STGK003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Grand Seiko STGK003 carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Grand Seiko STGK003?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Grand Seiko STGK003 uses the 9S27.

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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsGrand Seiko STGK003

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

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

fortitude-lite-maiz

MSRP $650

Grand Seiko STGK003

stgk003j

MSRP $31,200

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

STGK00328.7mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

STGK00350h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

STGK003100m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

STGK003$31,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Maíz

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

9S27

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$31,200

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