Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro or the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano?

At MSRP the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $675 for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro — a $325 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro or the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano?

The Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano wears larger at 39mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro or the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano?

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro or the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano?

The Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro run compared to the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro uses the Miyota 9015 and the Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano uses the Miyota 8315.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Fortitude ProvsBorealis Watch Co. Lusitano

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro

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MSRP $675

Borealis Watch Co.Lusitano

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MSRP $350

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Fortitude Pro38.5mm

Lusitano39mm

Power Reserve

Fortitude Pro40h

Lusitano60h

Water Resistance

Fortitude Pro200m

Lusitano100m

MSRP

Fortitude Pro$675

Lusitano$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Magenta

Black

Lume

None

Yes

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

40h

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$675

$350

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