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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsZelos Eagle 2

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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