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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsSeestern Sub 300 V4

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Sub 300 V4
SeesternSub 300 V4
MSRP $10

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Sub 300 V442mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Sub 300 V441h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Sub 300 V4200m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Sub 300 V4$10

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Tobacco
Orange
Lume
None
Japan Lume (blue glow)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko NH35A
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$10

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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.

Seestern Sub 300 V4

Owners widely praise the Seestern Sub 300 V4 for its terrific fit and finish and surprising little touches at its $179 price, noting top-notch case, dial, bezel, and crystal. The bracelet is considered nice enough for the price point, and the watch is powered by the solid and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners report that the polished sides of the case show signs of wear. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Sub 300 V4 highly for its excellent case, dial, and bezel finishing at the price.

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