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Astor + Banks Fortitude ProvsNorqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue

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Fortitude Pro
Astor + BanksFortitude Pro
MSRP $675
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue
NorqainFreedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue
MSRP $5,639

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Pro38.5mm
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Pro40h
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue70h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Pro200m
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue100m
MSRP
Fortitude Pro$675
Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue$5,639

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
49.3mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Magenta
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Manufacture Calibre NN20/2
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$5,639

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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.

Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue

The Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue is widely praised for its comfortable 40mm size, clean dial design, discrete GMT display, and brilliant domed sapphire crystal. Owners and reviewers highlight the watch's great finish and the intuitive jumping local hour feature powered by a COSC-certified Kenissi NN20/2 movement. The movement offers a 70-hour power reserve and has demonstrated accuracy of +2 seconds over a week. However, its 14.5mm thickness is noted as making it not a thin or small watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Norqain Freedom 60 GMT 40mm Ice Blue highly for its comfortable wearability, attractive summer blue dial, and reliable, accurate movement.

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