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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsCWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
36.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maíz
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
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 GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

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