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Astor + Banks Fortitude ProvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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The bottom line

The 25.5mm ELEGANT COLLECTION wears 13mm narrower than the 38.5mm Fortitude Pro — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

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Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro
Astor + Banks Fortitude Pro
MSRP $675
Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION
Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500
Fortitude Pro
Astor + BanksFortitude Pro
MSRP $675
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Pro38.5mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Pro40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Pro200m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Fortitude Pro$675
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
25.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
29.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Magenta
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
L592.5
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$2,500

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