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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsNodus Sector II Sport

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Tobacco
Glossy
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$525

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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.

Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

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