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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Thickness
12.5mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
40mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tobacco
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$1,999

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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