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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsTudor Pelagos 39

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Pelagos 39
TudorPelagos 39
MSRP $5,625

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Pelagos 3940mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Pelagos 3970h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Pelagos 39200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Pelagos 39$5,625

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
$578
Lume
None
luminescent ceramic composite hour markers

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
MT5400
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$5,625

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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 Pelagos 39

The Tudor Pelagos 39 is widely praised for its comfortable 39mm titanium case, making it a versatile and refined everyday dive watch with a sunray dial and bezel. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its wearability, with specific mention of its 11.8mm thickness and 107-gram weight. Some owners note the titanium case scuffs easily but that the matte finish hides scratches well and they can be buffed out. Criticisms include a 21mm lug width deemed unnecessary by one owner and some find the T-fit clasp edges sharp, though this is disputed by another. The lume is considered acceptable but not class-leading. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos 39 highly for its comfortable dimensions and refined everyday wearability.

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