Introducing the Astor+Banks Fortitude

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.