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Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Sea Ranger M2
Astor + BanksSea Ranger M2
MSRP $1,149
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Ranger M240mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Sea Ranger M240h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Sea Ranger M2300m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Sea Ranger M2$1,149
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
38mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Tobacco
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko NH35

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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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