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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Fleuss GMT43mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Fleuss GMT40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Fleuss GMT150m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Fleuss GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
43mm
Thickness
10.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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