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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsGrand Seiko SLGW007

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
SLGW00738.6mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
SLGW00780h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
SLGW00730m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
SLGW007$10,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
38.6mm
Thickness
10.9mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maíz
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$10,000

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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 SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

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