Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,275 for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto — a $625 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto uses the H-10.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsHamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

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

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

h38425120

MSRP $1,275

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

H-10

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$1,275

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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.

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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto for its thinness, perfect size, and vintage charm, with some preferring its contrasting tachymeter and larger subdials. One owner notes the rotor can be quite loud. The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is considered by some to be the best watch with a 2892 movement for the price. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto highly for its vintage charm and wearability at the price.

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