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Astor + Banks Fortitude ProvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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Fortitude Pro
Astor + BanksFortitude Pro
MSRP $675
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Pro38.5mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Pro40h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Pro200m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Fortitude Pro$675
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
34mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
Magenta
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$420

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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.

Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

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