Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsDumoreau DM01
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Measurements
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Fortitude Lite
DM01
Diameter
38.5mm
38.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
lowest
46.7mm
Thickness
10.9mm
9.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
42h
MSRP
$650
n/a
Movement
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9039
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite for its 10.9mm thickness and redesigned lugs that turn down, along with the removal of the date complication. Reviewers note the 38.5mm case size, layered finishing with polished chamfers, and scratch-resistant coating. Some owners find the value proposition questionable at $650 compared to alternatives. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Fortitude Lite for its refined case design and finishing.
The Dumoreau DM01 is widely praised for its sophisticated design and value, featuring a 38.6mm case that reviewers find well-proportioned for most wrists. Owners highlight the beauty of its copper and blue dials, with one noting the unique grenade-patterned dial. Some community members observe design influences from iconic Genta sports watches, while others find the lettering on the copper dial lacks legibility due to insufficient contrast. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dumoreau DM01 highly for its refined aesthetic and unique dial execution at its price point.
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