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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsMassena LAB Uni-Racer

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Uni-Racer
Massena LABUni-Racer
MSRP $3,495

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Uni-Racer39mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Uni-Racer58h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Uni-Racer50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Uni-Racer$3,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
No
Dial Color
Maíz
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW510 BH M Elaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
58h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$3,495

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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.

Massena LAB Uni-Racer

The Massena LAB Uni-Racer is praised for its refined vintage chronograph aesthetic, featuring a 39mm case with unique horizontal finishing, a GPHG-nominated hand-wound Sellita SW510 M movement, and a sector dial with a "big eye" counter. Owners and reviewers highlight its period-perfect Super-LumiNova and snailing on recessed registers, all supported by a 58-hour power reserve and 50m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Massena LAB Uni-Racer highly for its authentic vintage design and refined execution at its price point.

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