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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Weathered
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maíz
Forged Carbon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$790

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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