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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsTudor Black Bay GMT

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Black Bay GMT
TudorBlack Bay GMT
MSRP $5,275

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Black Bay GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Black Bay GMT70h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Black Bay GMT200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Black Bay GMT$5,275

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
10.9mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Maíz
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
MT5652
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$5,275

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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.

Tudor Black Bay GMT

The Tudor Black Bay GMT is widely praised for its in-house movement offering local jumping GMT functionality, its impressive case finishing, and its vintage-inspired, drop-dead good looks. Reviewers highlight its strong value and consider it a quintessential sport watch for travelers. Some enthusiasts find its 15mm thickness divisive, though beveled edges visually reduce its perceived size. Overall, reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay GMT highly for its excellent design and travel functionality at its price point.

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