Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Seiko King Seiko VANAC?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is the cheaper of the two at $1,195, against $3,850 for the Seiko King Seiko VANAC — a $2,655 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Seiko King Seiko VANAC?

The Seiko King Seiko VANAC wears larger at 41mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Seiko King Seiko VANAC?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 10m for the Seiko King Seiko VANAC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Seiko King Seiko VANAC?

The Seiko King Seiko VANAC carries a 72-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 Seiko King Seiko VANAC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Seiko King Seiko VANAC uses the 8L45.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsSeiko King Seiko VANAC

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

Seiko King Seiko VANAC

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MSRP $3,850

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

King Seiko VANAC41mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

King Seiko VANAC72h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

King Seiko VANAC100m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

King Seiko VANAC$3,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Box

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Sand

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

8L45

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$3,850

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