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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsGeckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tobacco
Maroon

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$499

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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.

Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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