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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsCWC G40 Quartz Watch

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
G40 Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
G40 Quartz Watch200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
G40 Quartz Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maíz
CWC G40 Quartz Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$333

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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.

CWC G40 Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC G40 Quartz Watch for its robust 20atm water resistance and domed sapphire crystal, with one owner finding the faux patina subtle and natural. However, some find the dial proportions of the 40mm model to have too much negative space and ill-proportioned numerals. On balance, owners appreciate the CWC G40 Quartz Watch for its rugged build and grab-and-go reliability.

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