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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsNOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Metro neomatik 41 Update40.5mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Metro neomatik 41 Update42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Metro neomatik 41 Update50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Metro neomatik 41 Update$5,290

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Maíz
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$5,290

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update is lauded for its expanded 41mm case size, slim 9.1mm profile, and comfortable wearability, representing strong value at €3,500. Owners and reviewers highlight the technical innovation of the in-house DUW 6101 movement, featuring a unique, color-accented date complication and a robust quick-set mechanism. One owner reports exceptional accuracy, with less than 5 seconds deviation over two weeks, though they note a perceived susceptibility to magnetization. The 41mm size is seen as an improvement over previous Metro models that could wear small. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro neomatik 41 Update highly for its technical ingenuity and improved wearability at its price point.

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