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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsHamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
MSRP $995

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto80h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
H-10
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$995

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto for its classic yet modern aesthetic, comfortable 37mm size suitable for smaller wrists, and superb case finishing for the price. The textured silver dial and subtle blue hands are noted as appealing details, and the watch is seen as versatile for both casual and formal wear. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with some owners observing deviations of only 1-2 seconds per day. One owner noted a discrepancy in the stated case thickness, with Hamilton listing 10.10mm. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto highly for its excellent value and versatile, classic design.

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