Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is the cheaper of the two at $1,149, against $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $3,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 or the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 run compared to the Bremont Altitude 39 Date?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Bremont Altitude 39 Date uses the BE-92AE.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsBremont Altitude 39 Date

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

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

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MSRP $1,149

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sea Ranger M240mm

Altitude 39 Date39mm

Power Reserve

Sea Ranger M240h

Altitude 39 Date40h

Water Resistance

Sea Ranger M2300m

Altitude 39 Date100m

MSRP

Sea Ranger M2$1,149

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Tobacco

Silver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

BE-92AE

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,149

$4,250

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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.

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Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

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