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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$499

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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