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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsCWC G40 Quartz Watch

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
G40 Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Quartz Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
G40 Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
G40 Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
G40 Quartz Watch200m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
G40 Quartz Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Tobacco
CWC G40 Quartz Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$333

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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.

CWC G40 Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC G40 Quartz Watch for its robust 20atm water resistance and domed sapphire crystal, with one owner finding the faux patina subtle and natural. However, some find the dial proportions of the 40mm model to have too much negative space and ill-proportioned numerals. On balance, owners appreciate the CWC G40 Quartz Watch for its rugged build and grab-and-go reliability.

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