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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Tobacco
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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