Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsMMI Watches NOR-Light II (TRI-Lume): "White NO Date Sapphire Dial" Model NL-20
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Measurements
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Fortitude Lite
NOR-Light II (TRI-Lume): "White NO Date Sapphire Dial" Model NL-20
Diameter
38.5mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
lowest
46.5mm
Thickness
10.9mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
MSRP
$650
$520
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9039
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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 MMI Watches NOR-LIGHT II (TRI-LUME): "WHITE NO DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-20 (2ND BATCH DELIVERY: 15TH SEPTEMBER 2025) is praised for its versatile white no-date sapphire dial, which owners find easily pairs with outfits, unlike tinted dials. One owner noted difficulty reading the date wheel complication on some dials. The MMI Nor-Light II is available with 11 sapphire dial options, including a "Lume Visage" variant, and features a Miyota 9 Series movement at a $300 price point. Overall, owners rate the MMI Watches NOR-LIGHT II (TRI-LUME): "WHITE NO DATE SAPPHIRE DIAL" MODEL NL-20 (2ND BATCH DELIVERY: 15TH SEPTEMBER 2025) highly for its adaptable white dial design.
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