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SUCCESSFUL: Kickstarter: Astor + Banks Sea Ranger

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 3:19 am
by yinzburgher
Astor + Banks was founded in 2012 by a military veteran with the goal of created unique and modern watches that are influenced by the designs of classic military watches. This new release, the Sea Ranger, is available in 4 variations and can now be pre-ordered on Kickstarter. Super early bird prices started at $575 (now sold out but still available at $650 and up). Estimated delivery is November. The future retail price will be $850. See the Kickstarter page linked below for more details and pre-order prices.


ASTOR + BANKS SEA RANGER PRODUCT PAGE

ASTOR + BANKS ON INSTAGRAM


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Details and Specifications
Case material: 316L Stainless steel/DLC with Viton gaskets and screw down crown
Dimensions: 40mm asymmetrical case, 45.5mm lug-to-lug, 13.8mm thickness
Movement: SW200 Adjusted
Power: 38 Hours with automatic winding
Water resistance: 300meter / 30ATM
Dial: Gloss black, matte white, matte blue, matte black
Bezel: 12 hr unidirectional with sapphire insert, DLC with aluminum insert
Crystal: Domed Sapphire w/ AR coating on the underside
Strap: 316L Stainless Steel bracelet (20mmx16mm) with Double locking buckle

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WORN & WOUND

GEAR PATROL

THE WRIST WATCH REVIEW

TWO BROKE WATCH SNOBS



Re: PREORDER: Kickstarter: Astor + Banks Sea Ranger

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 10:18 am
by TheJohnP
Almost has a color aesthetic of a Farer or Oak & Oscar.

Re: PREORDER: Kickstarter: Astor + Banks Sea Ranger

Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 8:15 am
by yinzburgher
Just an update on this one as it reaches the halfway mark of the campaign. The project is fully funded by 81 backers raising just shy of $50,000 USD. There are 22 spots left at the Early Bird price of $650 before the price bump to $700.

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Re: PREORDER: Kickstarter: Astor + Banks Sea Ranger

Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 1:16 pm
by yinzburgher
Hodinkee has a review of this watch up on their site and linked below. 6 days to go for the Kickstarter campaign.

Hands-On - The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger


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SUCCESSFUL: Kickstarter: Astor + Banks Sea Ranger

Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2019 4:40 pm
by yinzburgher
The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger Kickstarter campaign was successful. 102 backers pledged $64,886 to help bring this project to life. Estimated delivery is October 2019. The watch is now available for purchase for $650 USD directly from the brand at the link below.

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