Which is cheaper, the Sinn 6068 or the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is the cheaper of the two at $1,149, against $2,754 for the Sinn 6068 — a $1,605 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sinn 6068 or the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2?

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Sinn 6068 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sinn 6068 or the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2?

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Sinn 6068.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sinn 6068 or the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2?

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Sinn 6068.

What movement does the Sinn 6068 run compared to the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sinn 6068 uses the SW 300-1 and the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 uses the La Joux-Perret G100.

Side by side

Sinn 6068vsAstor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Sinn 6068

6068

MSRP $2,754

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

sea-ranger-m2-tobacco

MSRP $1,149

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

606838.5mm

Sea Ranger M240mm

Power Reserve

606838h

Sea Ranger M240h

Water Resistance

6068100m

Sea Ranger M2300m

MSRP

6068$2,754

Sea Ranger M2$1,149

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Tobacco

Lume

Luminescent

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW 300-1

La Joux-Perret G100

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Complications

GMT, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,754

$1,149

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 6068

Owners widely praise the Sinn 6068 for its clean aesthetic and compact size, fitting well under a dress cuff. One owner sold theirs due to insufficient wrist time. A user notes the GMT hand on the 6060 variant is not fully independent. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 6068 highly for its blend of classy and functional design suitable for everyday wear.

From video reviewers

The watch's 12-hour UTC function is a notable feature, allowing for the display of two time zones on a 12-hour basis. The watch's lume brightness is a weakness, with reviewers noting that the luminous paint on the hands and appliqués is not particularly strong. Reviewers disagree on the watch's overall appearance, with one reviewer mentioning a sleek appearance due to the polished stainless steel case, while the other reviewer does not provide a description of the watch's appearance.

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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.

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