Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Coral

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$450

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite vs Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.