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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
The Sandford100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Charcoal

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,850

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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 Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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