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Astor + Banks Fortitude ProvsFarer WORLD TIMER

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Fortitude Pro
Astor + BanksFortitude Pro
MSRP $675
WORLD TIMER
FarerWORLD TIMER
MSRP $1,525

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Pro38.5mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Pro40h
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Pro200m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
Fortitude Pro$675
WORLD TIMER$1,525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
World Timer
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Magenta

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW331-2
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$1,525

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro for its scratch-resistant coating, thin and compact 38.5mm case, and versatile dial options. The layered finishing with polished chamfers and comfortable bracelet are frequently highlighted as strong points, contributing to its wearability. One owner notes good timekeeping, while a reviewer states the Miyota 9015 movement is adjusted to +/-10 seconds per day. A potential drawback mentioned is the date numeral appearing in half shadow due to anti-magnetic shielding, and one owner considers the bracelet clasp dated. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro highly for its durable construction and thoughtful design at its price point.

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its 39mm case size, comfortable wearability, and thoughtful case finishing with mixed polished and bead-blasted accents. Specific callouts include the PVD gold finish appearing bronze, a bronze inlay crown, shiny minute markers, a GMT ring, powerful lume, a sparkling case, and a comfortable bracelet or leather strap. The world-time complication is noted for its practicality and visual appeal, with some variants offering striking three-dimensional lume. However, some owners find the watch slightly small for larger wrists and one owner wishes the bracelet had microadjusts. A reviewer noted roughness at the edges of the micro pique dial structure where it meets other elements, which can make the date aperture appear rough in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its creative dial designs and excellent value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the functional 24-hour disc and bidirectional bezel for world time tracking. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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