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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsChristopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
C63 Sealander GMT56h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
C63 Sealander GMT150m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Blue
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW330
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,675

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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.

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT

The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT is praised for its comfortable wearability, with reviewers noting its slim profile, short lugs, and 39mm case size, while others prefer the proportions of the 36mm version. The watch features a Light-catcher case with alternating brushed and polished surfaces, and the Bader bracelet is highlighted for its build quality and comfort at its price point. Some owners find the gloss white dial's text and indices small, and the orange accents can appear yellow. The Sellita SW330-2 movement provides caller GMT functionality and a 56-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT for its comfortable wearability and solid bracelet construction at its price.

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