Explore Astor + Banks

Astor + Banks takes a practical approach to the everyday watch: clear dials, sturdy cases, and enough color to keep things interesting. Founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, the American independent works in the space between field watches and sports watches, with designs that feel purposeful without looking strictly military.

The Sea Ranger brings the more overt tool-watch character, pairing a rotating bezel with bold hour markers and hands that are easy to distinguish at a glance. The Fortitude moves toward a cleaner, fixed-bezel format. Its 38.5mm case gives it a compact footprint, while applied markers and contrasting finishes add detail without crowding the dial.

The Fortitude Lite refines that idea into a slimmer everyday watch, powered by the automatic Miyota 9039. It keeps the dial free of a date window, letting the markers settle into an uninterrupted rhythm. Across the collection, restrained dial layouts leave room for shades beyond the usual black and white, including softer pastel tones.