Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $740 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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