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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsBorealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

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

Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Bull Shark V238mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Bull Shark V240h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Bull Shark V2300m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Bull Shark V2$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.60mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47.00mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Black
Lume
None
BGW9

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$495

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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.

Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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