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Astor + Banks Fortitude ProvsTraska Freediver Arctic

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

Fortitude Pro
Astor + BanksFortitude Pro
MSRP $675
Freediver Arctic
TraskaFreediver Arctic
MSRP $735

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Pro38.5mm
Freediver Arctic40mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Pro40h
Freediver Arctic42h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Pro200m
Freediver Arctic200m
MSRP
Fortitude Pro$675
Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Magenta
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$735

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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.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its price point.

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