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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
34mm
Thickness
10.9mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6N42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$315

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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 Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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