Chicago based Astor+Banks brings their demure military aesthetic to a new collection announced today dubbed the Fortitude. The new watch joins the Sea Ranger family, and offers a familiar look in a tidy new 38.5mm package. Offered in 5 colorways, the Fortitude offers a refreshing take on the tried and true 3-hander. We spent some time with three of the available Fortitude variants, including a MoP dial, and found a lot to like about the new watches, even if they remain firmly in the brand?s comfort zone. Here are our takeaways.

$525

Introducing the Astor+Banks Fortitude

Case
Stainless Steel

Movement
Miyota 9015

Dial
silver, mint green, navy, mother of pearl, gilt navy

Lume
C3 X1 Super LumiNova

Lens
Flat sapphire crystal with AR coating on the underside
Strap
Stainless steel bracelet, suede

Water Resistance
660ft/20atm

Dimensions
38.5x46mm

Thickness
11.9mm

Lug Width
20mm

Crown
Screw in

Warranty
5 Years

Price
$525

The Fortitude is a continuation of the military themes at work within the Astor+Banks design language and nomenclature, with this watch slotting into the ?officer? theme to the Sea Ranger?s ?grunt? theme. In hand and on the wrist, you?d be hard pressed to tie this watch to such hardcore themes, as the watch offers a relatively neutral and straightforward tone in its execution. The Fortitude is bright and non-ambiguous with practically designed features that could be called minimal in style, but there?s e...