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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
43mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Maíz
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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