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Astor + Banks Fortitude ProvsGrand Seiko SBGW258

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Fortitude Pro
Astor + BanksFortitude Pro
MSRP $675
SBGW258
Grand SeikoSBGW258
MSRP $26,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Pro38.5mm
SBGW25838mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Pro40h
SBGW25872h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Pro200m
SBGW25830m
MSRP
Fortitude Pro$675
SBGW258$26,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Magenta
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$26,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGW258

The Grand Seiko SBGW258 is a yellow gold dress watch featuring a 38mm case and a manual-wind caliber 9S64 movement with a 72-hour power reserve, rated for accuracy to +5/-3 seconds per day. It includes a raised gold logo on the dial and comes with a brown leather strap. On balance, reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGW258 as a classic, precious metal timepiece representing fine watchmaking tradition.

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