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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsLorier Hydra SIII

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tobacco
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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