Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $650 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton wears larger at 45mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite — a 6.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is rated to 550m versus 200m for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite run compared to the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite uses the Miyota 9039 and the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSpinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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

Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

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MSRP $650

Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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MSRP $550

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Lite38.5mm

Piccard Skeleton45mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Lite40h

Piccard Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Lite200m

Piccard Skeleton550m

MSRP

Fortitude Lite$650

Piccard Skeleton$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Maíz

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$550

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