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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsAstor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
Sea Ranger M240mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
Sea Ranger M240h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
Sea Ranger M2300m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
Sea Ranger M2$1,149

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Tobacco
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
La Joux-Perret G100
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$1,149

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is widely praised for its balanced design, excellent legibility, and strong GADA (go-anywhere, do-anything) capabilities, featuring 300m water resistance and a scratch-resistant coating. Reviewers note its comfortable 40mm case size and good lume, though one source describes it as good but not great. The movement is a Sellita SW200 adjusted by the brand, with accuracy reported around ±8 seconds per day. The pre-order price is $650, with a standard price of $850. On balance, reviewers find the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 to be a compelling option due to its functional design and robust specifications.

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