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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsAVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
AVI-8Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
38.5mm
43mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Maíz
NEWTON

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$350

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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.

AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic for its unique style and good quality for its price point, with specific appreciation for its thin bezel, pusher style, dial colors, and WW2 references. Some owners note the 43.5mm size may be large for smaller wrists, and a few report that the chronograph buttons can stick. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic highly for its distinctive design and value at its price point.

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