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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsVaer G2 Pacific GMT

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
G2 Pacific GMT
VaerG2 Pacific GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
G2 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$399

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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 G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

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