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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsBell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
Bell & RossBR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle
MSRP $5,292

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle36mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle54 hoursh
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle100m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle$5,292

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12.5mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Tobacco
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
BR-CAL.329
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
54 hoursh
Jewels
25
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$5,292

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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.

Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle

Owners widely praise the Bell & Ross BR-05 36 MM Blue Diamond Eagle's design, dial, and the contrast between brushed and polished finishes, finding it a compelling integrated steel sports watch. One owner notes the crown can be fussy. The £4k price is considered high, especially given the SW300-1 movement. On balance, owners find the Bell & Ross BR-05 36 MM Blue Diamond Eagle's design and finishing compelling, though the price point is a significant consideration.

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