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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Casual
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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