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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsHamilton Ventura Quartz

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Ventura Quartz
HamiltonVentura Quartz
MSRP $1,075

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Ventura Quartz24mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Ventura Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Ventura Quartz50m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Ventura Quartz$1,075

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
24mm
Thickness
12.5mm
7.82mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Tobacco
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
956.112
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$1,075

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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.

Hamilton Ventura Quartz

The Hamilton Ventura Quartz is celebrated for its unique, eye-catching design and the simplicity it offers smaller wrists. One owner notes its 11mm thickness is substantial for a 32mm quartz watch. On balance, owners and reviewers praise the Hamilton Ventura Quartz for its distinctive aesthetic and suitability for smaller wrists.

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