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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsFears Date Boutique Edition

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Date Boutique Edition
FearsDate Boutique Edition
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Date Boutique Edition39.5mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Date Boutique Edition40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Date Boutique Edition15m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Date Boutique Edition$2,458

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.95mm
Water Resistance
300m
15m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Tobacco
Date Boutique Edition

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
La Joux-Perret G101

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$2,458

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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.

Fears Date Boutique Edition

Owners widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition for its comfortable wearability, noting its thin profile and short lugs contribute to classy proportions. The brand's classic design, finishing, and customer service also receive commendation. Some find the mallard green dial color less vibrant in person than depicted in photos, and one owner found the $3500 price steep. On balance, owners rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition highly for its comfortable wearability and classic design.

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