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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsHamilton Khaki Field King Auto

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Khaki Field King Auto
HamiltonKhaki Field King Auto
MSRP $845

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Khaki Field King Auto50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Khaki Field King Auto$845

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.15mm
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-40
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$845

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Khaki Field King Auto

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto for its 80-hour power reserve, hacking capability, and snappy day-date function, with accuracy figures ranging from +1 to +5 seconds per day. The watch is also noted for its legibility, attractive dial options, and 100m water resistance. Some owners find the stock strap stiff and the case finishing lacks fine detail, while others mention the lume is decent but fades significantly after about 30 minutes. The lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal is a recurring point, and the crown does not feel like it fully pushes in for some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto highly for its robust feature set and value, particularly its day-date complication and extended power reserve.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement is a significant advantage. The lack of AR coating on the sapphire crystal hinders legibility in direct light, and the 50-meter water resistance is limited for a field watch. Reviewers disagreed on the watch case geometry and ergonomics, with one noting it contributed to buyer's remorse and another suggesting it should offer a comfortable fit.

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