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Astor + Banks Fortitude LitevsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Fortitude Lite
Astor + BanksFortitude Lite
MSRP $650
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude Lite38.5mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude Lite40h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Fortitude Lite200m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Fortitude Lite$650
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Maíz
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$725

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite

The Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite is praised for its reduced 10.9mm thickness and redesigned lugs that turn down, along with the removal of the date complication. One owner finds the white dial Fortitude Lite a good watch but not worth $650, suggesting better value from other brands, while another simply states it looks better than a specific alternative. Overall, owners praise the Astor + Banks Fortitude Lite for its wearability due to its thinner case and redesigned lugs.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

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