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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsVaer Atlas

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
45mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Cream

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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