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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsHELM Togiak Expedition UTC

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Togiak Expedition UTC
HELMTogiak Expedition UTC
MSRP $380

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Togiak Expedition UTC42mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Togiak Expedition UTC40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Togiak Expedition UTC200m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Togiak Expedition UTC$380

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko Instruments NH34
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$380

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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.

HELM Togiak Expedition UTC

The HELM Togiak Expedition UTC is widely praised for its unique design and excellent lume, with owners appreciating its lightweight titanium case and 200m ISO 6425 capability. Some owners note that its 42mm diameter wears smaller than expected, while others find the size and weight potentially unsuitable for smaller wrists, and the stock bracelet or strap uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition UTC highly for its distinctive design and robust build at its price point.

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