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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSchofield Obscura

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Obscura200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
44mm
Thickness
10.9mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
52.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maíz
Dark Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
57h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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