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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsGlycine Airman SST GMT

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Airman SST GMT
GlycineAirman SST GMT
MSRP $3,400

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Airman SST GMT43mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Airman SST GMT48h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Airman SST GMT200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Airman SST GMT$3,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
43mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Maíz
Grey
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$3,400

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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.

Glycine Airman SST GMT

Owners praise the Glycine Airman SST GMT for its comfortable wear, good build quality, accuracy, lume, and historical significance. The 24-hour dial and compressor-style GMT ring are noted as great features. One owner found the Sellita SW330 movement authentic, though expected Glycine branding on the rotor. The dial is considered busy, and one owner experienced the watch stopping after a day on a winder with a rattling rotor, suggesting service. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Airman SST GMT highly for its comfortable wear and historical significance.

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