Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsSeiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 at true scale

Sea Ranger M2

Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.5mm

lowest

46.4mm

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$1,299

lowest

$1,400

Movement

La Joux-Perret G100

Seiko 6R55

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Tobacco
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,299
$1,400
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Reviews

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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is noted for its functional and balanced design, excellent legibility, and a 12-hour lumed sapphire bezel. Reviewers highlight its good lume, though one source describes it as good but not great. The watch features a 40mm case and 300m water resistance. One review states it uses a La Joux-Perret G100 movement regulated to ±8 seconds per day, while another mentions a Sellita SW200 automatic movement adjusted by the brand. 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 GADA watch, with its design and legibility being key strengths.

Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition is praised for its comfortable MarineMaster case design and attractive wave-patterned silvery-white dial with a grey bezel insert. Owners note the 40mm case and 300m water resistance. Some owners criticize the 6R55 movement's accuracy, reporting deviations of +25/-15 seconds per day, and find the watch expensive for a limited edition with a large production run. Overall, owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition a comfortable and attractive watch, though some question its value proposition due to accuracy concerns and its "limited" status.

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