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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsPinion Neutron

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Neutron
PinionNeutron
MSRP $1,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Neutron38mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Neutron40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Neutron100m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Neutron$1,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Tobacco
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$1,600

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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.

Pinion Neutron

The Pinion Neutron is widely praised for its refined 38mm design, detailed guilloché dial, and high build quality. Owners highlight the very well-finished case and amazing dial, with one noting the movement is regulated to within ±5 seconds per day. The watch is considered a strong contender at its price point, though one owner found the OEM straps to be poor and replaced them with an aftermarket option. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Pinion Neutron highly for its exceptional dial finishing and refined case design at its price.

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