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Astor + Banks Fortitude ProvsBoldr Venture Wayfarer

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

Fortitude Pro
Astor + BanksFortitude Pro
MSRP $675
Venture Wayfarer
BoldrVenture Wayfarer
MSRP $339

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Pro38.5mm
Venture Wayfarer38mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Pro40h
Venture Wayfarer40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Pro200m
Venture Wayfarer200m
MSRP
Fortitude Pro$675
Venture Wayfarer$339

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Magenta
Un-Dark Lt Ed
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 8217

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$339

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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.

Boldr Venture Wayfarer

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Wayfarer for its distinctive, angular titanium case, lightweight 38mm size, and comfortable wearability, especially on smaller wrists, with particular appreciation for its bright, long-lasting lume and legible dial featuring syringe hands and an orange second hand accent. Some owners note the finishing is only "ok," while others describe it as excellent, and accuracy figures range from acceptable to an average of +12 seconds per day. A few find the case design too utilitarian and the dial flat, with one owner mentioning less-than-smooth screw-down crown threads. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Wayfarer highly for its unique design and comfortable titanium build at the price.

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