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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.9mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
48.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Maíz
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R54
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,700

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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 Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch offers a 300-meter depth rating and a caller-style GMT complication powered by the Caliber 6R54 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its refined clasp with extensive micro-adjustment. However, the movement's accuracy, ranging from +25 to -15 seconds per day, is considered a drawback by some. Overall, reviewers highlight the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch as a good reminder of Seiko's value, despite the wide accuracy range of its movement.

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