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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Orange

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$3,520

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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