Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus?

At MSRP the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,195 for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a $545 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 100m for the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE run compared to the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus uses the Ronda R150.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsBorealis Watch Co. Icarus

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE

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MSRP $1,195

Borealis Watch Co.Icarus

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MSRP $650

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

Icarus38mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

Icarus40h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

Icarus100m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

Icarus$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Sand

Black

Lume

None

Yes

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

Ronda R150

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$650

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