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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsSartory Billard SB05

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
SB0538.5mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
SB0590h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
SB0550m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
SB05

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
8.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tobacco
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
LJP Cal. 7380
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
90h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149

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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.

Sartory Billard SB05

The dial's Maki-e Raden and aventurine combination is a standout feature. The 38.5mm case size and slim profile are noted for comfort.

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