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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsBoldr BOLDR x Nitecore

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
BOLDR x Nitecore$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maíz
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$449

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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.

BOLDR x Nitecore

BOLDR x Nitecore is widely praised for its lightweight 38mm PVD titanium case, excellent legibility, and perfect sizing. Owners and reviewers highlight the unique, topographical map-inspired dial offering fantastic depth, complemented by color-matched Old-Radium C3 lume and subtle branding. The watch is described as durable and powerfully lumed, with the included Nitecore TIKI torch capable of boosting its glow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the BOLDR x Nitecore highly for its exceptional lume and distinctive dial design at its price point.

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