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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsBoldr The Boys

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
The Boys38mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
The Boys40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
The Boys200m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
The Boys$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Tobacco
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$299

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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.

Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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