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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsNOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue38.5mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue$4,590

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Thickness
10.9mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
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
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
DUW 3001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$4,590

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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 Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue is widely praised for its versatile design, suitable for both casual and formal wear, and its thin profile. Owners single out its Bauhaus aesthetic and consider it a favorite purchase, with one intending to keep it forever. However, some find the all-dial design wears larger than expected, with one owner regretting not choosing the 35mm size for better proportions on a 7-inch wrist. The watch features a flat black dial with a flush sub-seconds, a 43-hour power reserve, and 50m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue highly for its elegant, versatile design and thin wearability.

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