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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsOrient RA-AC0K Diver Watch

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
RA-AC0K Diver Watch
OrientRA-AC0K Diver Watch
MSRP $455

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
RA-AC0K Diver Watch43.4mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
RA-AC0K Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
RA-AC0K Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
RA-AC0K Diver Watch$455

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.4mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Tobacco
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$455

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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.

Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch for exceeding expectations and being a "real" watch. The mechanical movement is noted for keeping great time, running within a handful of seconds fast per day, with some owners considering Orient's budget movements among the best for accuracy. Overall, owners rate the Orient RA-AC0K Diver Watch highly for its surprising quality and reliable timekeeping at its price point.

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