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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Tobacco
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$399

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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.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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