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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsVaer Atlas

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
45mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tobacco
Cream

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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