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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsDan Henry 1970

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
197040mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
197040h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
1970200m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
1970$310

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
45.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tobacco
Orange

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$310

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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.

Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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