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Astor + Banks Fortitude ProvsLorier Hydra SIII

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

Fortitude Pro
Astor + BanksFortitude Pro
MSRP $675
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Pro38.5mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Pro40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Pro200m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Fortitude Pro$675
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Magenta
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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