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Astor + Banks Fortitude ProvsStraton Straton Daily Driver MKII

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Fortitude Pro
Astor + BanksFortitude Pro
MSRP $675
Straton Daily Driver MKII
StratonStraton Daily Driver MKII
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Pro38.5mm
Straton Daily Driver MKII44mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Pro40h
Straton Daily Driver MKII
Water Resistance
Fortitude Pro200m
Straton Daily Driver MKII200m
MSRP
Fortitude Pro$675
Straton Daily Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
44mm
Thickness
11.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Magenta
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$299

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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.

Straton Daily Driver MKII

Owners praise the Straton Daily Driver MKII for its AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement at its price, with the comfortable Barton band fitting well for daily wear. The watch features a clean white dial with double panda chronograph subdials, stick indices, and a thin black bezel that owners find visually appealing. One caveat is availability — the watch is difficult to find for sale. Overall, the consensus is that the Straton Daily Driver MKII offers strong value through its sapphire crystal and quartz reliability, marred primarily by scarcity in the market.

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