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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsAstor + Banks Fortitude Lite

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
Fortitude Lite40h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
Fortitude Lite200m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
Fortitude Lite$650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Sport
Diameter
39.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.4mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
45.5mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Maíz
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$650

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

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.

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