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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsLorier Zephyr

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Zephyr
LorierZephyr
MSRP $549

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Zephyr36mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Zephyr40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Zephyr
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Zephyr$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$549

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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 Zephyr

Owners widely praise the Lorier Zephyr for its stunning guilloche-style dial, refined and perfectly sized unique case shape, and comfortable wearability. The Miyota 9 series movement is noted by owners as being a little noisy, with a rotor whirring audible on quick hand movements. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Zephyr highly for its distinctive dial and case design at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage aesthetic and value for money are praised. The bracelet's refinement and perceived rattle are noted as a drawback.

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