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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Skeleton
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
40mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Maíz
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,999

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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