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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12.5mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47mm
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
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$3,100

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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 SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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