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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
48.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Tobacco
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
9S66
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$6,100

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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 SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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