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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsStudio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)

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

Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Watermelon (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gWatermelon (Gen3)
MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Watermelon (Gen3)38.5mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Watermelon (Gen3)40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Watermelon (Gen3)
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Watermelon (Gen3)$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Inside
Dial Color
Maíz

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$550

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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.

Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3) for its fun, entrepreneurial, and affordable nature, with a design described as "Bauhaus meets Bugs Bunny." However, some find its colors a love-it-or-hate-it feature and others perceive the overall quality and finishing as a tier below comparable watches. Accuracy figures are not specified, but one owner found the watch too thick for their taste. The chronograph function has been noted as potentially sticky or jumpy. On balance, owners are divided on the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3), with opinions split between its unique design and perceived value for money.

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