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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsBoldr The Vogelkop

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Thickness
12.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Tobacco
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$449

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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