Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsTedoro Harmony 36mm Stainless Steel Seiko NH35A

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.

The Tedoro Harmony 36mm Stainless Steel Seiko NH35A is built around the reliable Seiko NH35A automatic movement, with owners reporting accuracy around +/- 5 seconds per day. The 36mm case size is noted as being a custom build, incorporating parts from AliExpress and an Invicta Pro Diver, with specific mention of gold hour and minute hands. On balance, owners find the Tedoro Harmony 36mm Stainless Steel Seiko NH35A to be a satisfactory custom build, appreciating the reliability of the NH35A movement and the familiar styling.