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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsBrew Super Metric

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Super Metric
BrewSuper Metric
MSRP $475

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Super Metric
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19.85mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Maíz
Fine-Texture
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
VK68
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$475

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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.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

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