Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsIWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Fortitude Lite
Ingenieur Automatic
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
n/a
Thickness
10.9mm
10.7mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
120h
MSRP
$650
lowest
$12,900
Movement
Miyota 9039
32111
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
6 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 IWC Schaffhausen Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic is widely praised for its refined Gerald Genta design, excellent case finishing, and comfortable 40mm wearability, with reviewers and owners highlighting its sophisticated proportions and shimmering dial pattern. Some owners cite an elevated price and a lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet, while one reviewer notes its anti-magnetism relies on a soft iron core. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic highly for its faithful yet sophisticated reissue of the Genta design with enhanced ergonomics and finishing.
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