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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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