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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsTraska Venturer GMT

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
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
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
9075
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$785

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

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