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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsIslander Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
IslanderIslander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
MSRP $499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-25943mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259$499

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
43mm
Thickness
10.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Maíz
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH38
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$499

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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.

Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259

Owners widely report the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259 looks amazing in person and is very happy with their purchase. Reviewers consistently flag its impressive lightness and comfortable wearability on the wrist. On balance, owners rate the Islander Sands Point Titanium Diver with Grey Whale Tail Dial #ISL-259 highly for its stunning aesthetics and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

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