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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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