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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
37.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47.7mm
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

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$2,570

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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 Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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