Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Citizen Series 8 870?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is the cheaper of the two at $1,195, against $1,595 for the Citizen Series 8 870 — a $400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Citizen Series 8 870?

The Citizen Series 8 870 wears larger at 40.8mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a 2.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Citizen Series 8 870?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 100m for the Citizen Series 8 870.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Citizen Series 8 870?

The Citizen Series 8 870 carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE run compared to the Citizen Series 8 870?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Citizen Series 8 870 uses the 0950.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsCitizen Series 8 870

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

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE

terra-scout-desert-sand-le-copy

MSRP $1,195

Citizen Series 8 870

NA1034

MSRP $1,595

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

Series 8 87040.8mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

Series 8 87050h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

Series 8 870100m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

Series 8 870$1,595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Sand

Grey

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

0950

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$1,595

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