Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsGlycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0404

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 at true scale

Sea Ranger M2

Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0404 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0404

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.5mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

300m

MSRP

$1,299

$540

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G100

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tobacco
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,299
$540
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is noted for its functional and balanced design, excellent legibility, and a 12-hour lumed sapphire bezel. Reviewers highlight its good lume, though one source describes it as good but not great. The watch features a 40mm case and 300m water resistance. One review states it uses a La Joux-Perret G100 movement regulated to ±8 seconds per day, while another mentions a Sellita SW200 automatic movement adjusted by the brand. 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 GADA watch, with its design and legibility being key strengths.

Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0404

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0404 for its sleek 39mm case size, making it a desirable option for those seeking a well-proportioned Swiss watch with a Sellita movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the value proposition, while another highlights its solid build as a precision tool. However, some owners express a preference for a brushed finish on the bracelet's center links, with one modifying theirs. A minor aesthetic critique points to a slight color mismatch between the lume pip on the chapter ring and the dial lume. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub Sport 39mm Automatic Watch GL0404 highly for its wearability and value.