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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tobacco
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,149
$1,799

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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