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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsFears Date Boutique Edition

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Date Boutique Edition
FearsDate Boutique Edition
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Date Boutique Edition39.5mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Date Boutique Edition40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Date Boutique Edition15m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Date Boutique Edition$2,458

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.95mm
Water Resistance
200m
15m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Maíz
Date Boutique Edition

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
La Joux-Perret G101

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$2,458

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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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition

Owners widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition for its comfortable wearability, noting its thin profile and short lugs contribute to classy proportions. The brand's classic design, finishing, and customer service also receive commendation. Some find the mallard green dial color less vibrant in person than depicted in photos, and one owner found the $3500 price steep. On balance, owners rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition highly for its comfortable wearability and classic design.

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