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Astor+Banks

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Chicago, Illinois, United StatesFounded 2012IndependentWebsite

Astor+Banks is a Chicago independent watch brand founded by Andrew Perez, making durable everyday and tool watches assembled in Chicago from globally sourced components.

Astor+Banks was founded in Chicago in 2012 by Andrew Perez. The brand says its watches are assembled in Chicago and made from materials sourced from around the world. Current and recent lines include Fortitude Pro, Fortitude Lite, Terra Scout and Sea Ranger M2, using third-party movements from Miyota, La Joux-Perret and Sellita, plus some Swiss quartz models. Official product copy supports Chicago assembly and in-house movement adjustment/regulation, but no in-house movement, case or dial manufacture evidence was found.

QUICK FACTS

BRAND TYPE

Watch Brand

PRICE SEGMENT

Mid Range

MOVEMENT TYPES

AutomaticQuartz

MANUFACTURING

Assembler

SPECIALIZATIONS

Chicago-assembled watchesTool watchesField watchesEveryday sport watchesIndependent microbrand watches

HEADQUARTERS

Chicago, Illinois, United States

OWNERSHIP

2012 Andrew Perez