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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
44.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Maíz
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$995

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

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