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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Ludwig automatic
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig automatic
MSRP $3,670

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Ludwig automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Ludwig automatic30m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Ludwig automatic$3,670

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
50.1mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
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 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$3,670

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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 Ludwig automatic

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its exceptional blend of traditional Roman numerals and railroad tracks with modern design, highlighting fine details like the tiny logo on the crown and the exceptional dial printing. The long lugs are a significant consideration, with some finding the 35mm model wears larger and the 33mm a better fit for wrists around 6.5 inches. Overall, owners appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its unique aesthetic and attention to detail.

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