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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsBell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Bell & RossBR-05 GMT Sky Blue
MSRP $6,264

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue41mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
BR-05 GMT Sky Blue$6,264

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Maíz
White
Indices
Applied
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
BR-CAL.325
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$6,264

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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.

Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue for its excellent finishing, sharp transitions between brushed and polished surfaces, and attractive blue sunray dial. It is noted to wear well on wrists under 6.5 inches. Some owners question its value proposition due to the Sellita movement, and one owner finds the crown can be fussy to use, while another notes sharp edges on the bracelet links. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Sky Blue highly for its cohesive package and attractive case execution.

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