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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,300

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto is praised for its high-accuracy quartz movement, with owners noting its comfort and reliable performance. Reviewers highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, featuring a sandblasted steel case, tritium tubes for constant low-light visibility, and 100-meter water resistance. One owner finds the 41mm case runs a bit small. The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto utilizes an ETA F06.412 quartz movement with a claimed accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year and includes a GMT bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto highly for its comfortable wear and dependable, high-accuracy quartz movement.

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