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Astor + Banks · Fortitude

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

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$650Sold out

Case

Diameter
38.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-lug
45.5mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Maíz

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic

Miyota

Miyota's no-date variant of the 9015 platform, eliminating the date complication for a cleaner dial design. At 4.0mm thick it is notably slimmer than the 9015, making it attractive for watches where case thickness matters. The absence of a date mechanism also means one fewer point of mechanical complexity, and many watchmakers consider it the most refined movement in Miyota's lineup.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sunburst
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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Fortitude collection · 2 watches

Fortitude Pro
Fortitude Pro38.5mm

9 colorways

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03The community take

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Owners praise the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite for its 10.9mm thickness and redesigned lugs that turn down, along with the removal of the date complication. Reviewers note the 38.5mm case size, layered finishing with polished chamfers, and scratch-resistant coating. Some owners find the value proposition questionable at $650 compared to alternatives. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Fortitude Lite for its refined case design and finishing.

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