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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsFears Arnos (Blue)

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Arnos (Blue)40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Arnos (Blue)30m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Arnos (Blue)$4,604

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30.8mm
Thickness
12.5mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
40mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tobacco
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Sellita SW1000-1b

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$4,604

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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.

Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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