Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300?

At MSRP the Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300 is the cheaper of the two at $401, against $650 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a $249 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300?

The Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 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 Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300?

The Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 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 Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300?

The Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Matterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsMatterhorn Watch Co. DiveMaster 300

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Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

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MSRP $650

Matterhorn Watch Co.DiveMaster 300

MSRP $401

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

DiveMaster 30041mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

DiveMaster 30042h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

DiveMaster 300300m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

DiveMaster 300$401

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

Black

Lume

None

BGW9

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

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