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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Maíz
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is praised for its stealthy, modern field watch aesthetic, featuring a durable ceramic-coated steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm dimensions and 100m water resistance. The watch offers exceptional value at $1,475, including two straps and a travel wallet, with a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. One reviewer notes the ceramic coating may develop patina with heavy wear. Overall, reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte highly for its stealthy design and value proposition.

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