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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
38mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35

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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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