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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsGrand Seiko SLGW007

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
SLGW00738.6mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
SLGW00780h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
SLGW00730m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
SLGW007$10,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.6mm
Thickness
12.5mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Tobacco
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$10,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

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