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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsTraska Venturer GMT

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Maíz
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9075
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$785

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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.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

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