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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsSeestern S446 GMT

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
S446 GMT
SeesternS446 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
S446 GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
S446 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
S446 GMT100m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
S446 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Tobacco
Cream

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko NH34A GMT
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41hh
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$299

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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.

Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S446 GMT for its stunning finishing and extreme value, with a sapphire crystal and adjustable clasp. The winding action is noted as buttery smooth, and the 39.5mm case size is considered very wearable. Some owners, however, flag the lume as a weak point and one owner found the bracelet clasp lacked sufficient micro-adjustment. The Seestern S446 GMT is considered an extreme value for the dollar. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S446 GMT highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition at its price point.

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