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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Maíz
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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