Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $3,600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date wears larger at 39mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsBremont Altitude 39 Date

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

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

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MSRP $650

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

Altitude 39 Date40h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

Altitude 39 Date100m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

Silver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

BE-92AE

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$4,250

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

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