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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsLorier Hydra SIII

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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