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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsChristopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher WardThe Twelve 40 (Ti)
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
The Twelve 40 (Ti)44.5mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
The Twelve 40 (Ti)56h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
The Twelve 40 (Ti)100m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
The Twelve 40 (Ti)$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
44.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Tobacco
Blue
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$1,775

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What people say

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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.

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)

Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) is lauded for its exceptional value, comfort, and COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Reviewers highlight its lightweight titanium case, under 9mm thick, and solid finishing that accentuates the material's subtle contrast. Some desire more design originality and a bracelet micro-adjust system. Overall, reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti) highly for its impressive value and comfortable wearability.

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