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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsZelos Hammerhead 43 Field

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Hammerhead 43 Field
ZelosHammerhead 43 Field
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Hammerhead 43 Field43mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Hammerhead 43 Field40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Hammerhead 43 Field300m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Hammerhead 43 Field$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
43mm
Thickness
10.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Maíz
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH38

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.

Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field

The Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field is praised for its unique bronze case patina potential, masculine angular design, and fantastic lume. Owners also highlight the lovely Mosaic Ember and purple agate dials. However, some owners feel the 43mm case wears large, suited for wrists 7.5 inches and up, and a reviewer notes its substantial 17mm thickness. The rubber strap is disliked for making the watch feel top-heavy, and the date window is considered tiny and hard to see. Some owners express disappointment with the NH movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field well for its distinctive design and dial appeal at its price point.

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