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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Tobacco
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
9S86
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$7,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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