Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Sternglas Marus 2.0?

At MSRP the Sternglas Marus 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $593, against $1,195 for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a $602 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Sternglas Marus 2.0?

The Sternglas Marus 2.0 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 Sternglas Marus 2.0?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 200m for the Sternglas Marus 2.0.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Sternglas Marus 2.0?

The Sternglas Marus 2.0 carries a 41-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 Sternglas Marus 2.0?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Sternglas Marus 2.0 uses the Seiko TMI NH35.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsSternglas Marus 2.0

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

Sternglas Marus 2.0

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MSRP $593

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

Marus 2.041mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

Marus 2.041h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

Marus 2.0200m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

Marus 2.0$593

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Sand

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Lume

None

Luminova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

Seiko TMI NH35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$593

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