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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsAstor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Sea Ranger M240mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Sea Ranger M240h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Sea Ranger M2300m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Sea Ranger M2$1,149

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Tobacco

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$1,149

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

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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