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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsGrand Seiko SBGY011

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
SBGY011100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maíz
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9R31
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$8,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

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