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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsBoldr Venture

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Venture
BoldrVenture
MSRP $339

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Venture38mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Venture40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Venture200m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$339

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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 Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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