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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsLorier Hyperion SII Skyward

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Hyperion SII Skyward$599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
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
Skyward

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$599

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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 Hyperion SII Skyward

Owners widely praise the Lorier Hyperion SII Skyward for its comfortable, thin, and light wearability, with one owner noting a perfect case width and another highlighting its 10.7mm thickness. The bi-directional GMT bezel is described as decent for its price, and the movement is considered fine and accurate, making it a low-key travel watch. The bracelet is also noted as well-made and finished for the price. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Hyperion SII Skyward highly for its comfortable wearability and value as a mechanical GMT.

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