Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Galo Enamel?

At MSRP the Galo Enamel is the cheaper of the two at $282, against $650 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a $368 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Galo Enamel?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Galo Enamel.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Galo Enamel?

The Galo Enamel carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Galo Enamel?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Galo Enamel uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsGalo Enamel

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

fortitude-lite-maiz

MSRP $650

Galo Enamel

enamel

MSRP $282

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

Enamel38.5mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

Enamel41h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

Enamel100m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

Enamel$282

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Maíz

—

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$282

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