Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Core Timepieces The River Watch?

At MSRP the Core Timepieces The River Watch is the cheaper of the two at $540, against $650 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a $110 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Core Timepieces The River Watch?

The Core Timepieces The River Watch wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Core Timepieces The River Watch?

The Core Timepieces The River Watch is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Core Timepieces The River Watch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Core Timepieces The River Watch uses the Seiko NH34A.

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Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

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MSRP $650

Core Timepieces The River Watch

MSRP $540

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

The River Watch42mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

The River Watch—

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

The River Watch300m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

The River Watch$540

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH34A

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

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