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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
The Sandford100m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tobacco
Charcoal

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$1,850

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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