Which is cheaper, the Oblvlo AK-S Skeleton or the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite?

At MSRP the Oblvlo AK-S Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $224, against $650 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a $426 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oblvlo AK-S Skeleton or the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite?

The Oblvlo AK-S Skeleton wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oblvlo AK-S Skeleton or the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Oblvlo AK-S Skeleton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oblvlo AK-S Skeleton or the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite?

The Oblvlo AK-S Skeleton carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite.

What movement does the Oblvlo AK-S Skeleton run compared to the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oblvlo AK-S Skeleton uses the Miyota 8N24 and the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Oblvlo AK-S SkeletonvsAstor + Banks Fortitude Lite

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Oblvlo AK-S Skeleton

AK-S

MSRP $224

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

fortitude-lite-maiz

MSRP $650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AK-S Skeleton42mm

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

Power Reserve

AK-S Skeleton42h

Fortitude Lite40h

Water Resistance

AK-S Skeleton50m

Fortitude Lite200m

MSRP

AK-S Skeleton$224

Fortitude Lite$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

38.5mm

Thickness

12mm

10.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

45.5mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

50m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Maíz

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8N24

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$224

$650

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