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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Pelagos Ultra1,000m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
200m
1000m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
MT5612-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$6,900

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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 Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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