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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maíz
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$725

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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.

Nodus Obscura II - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Obscura II - DLC for its high quality and value, with one owner calling it their first tactical watch that lives up to the hype. Reviewers highlight the novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, as a well-executed feature. The TMI NH38 movement is considered basic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II - DLC highly for its unique bezel complication and strong value proposition at $650.

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