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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
37mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Maíz
Yellow

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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