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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsDan Henry 1937

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
193740h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
1937
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.1mm
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tobacco
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$290

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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.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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