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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsCincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Desk Diver36mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Desk Diver45h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Desk Diver50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Desk Diver$750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
10.9mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Maíz
Sandwich
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW210
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$750

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

The Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver is a 40mm hand-wind watch with a black dial, acrylic crystal, and FKM rubber strap, powered by a Sellita SW210 manual wind movement. Owners report the watch gained one second per day, and it comes with a QC and timing report. Some find the Desk Diver a unique novelty, though many consider its $1500 price too high. The watch has 0 meters of water resistance, and its vintage case may show small marks. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver as a unique novelty, with the primary reservation being its high price for its perceived playful nature.

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