Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Baltic MR Classic?

At MSRP the Baltic MR Classic is the cheaper of the two at $589, against $1,195 for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a $606 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Baltic MR Classic?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE wears larger at 38.5mm versus 36mm for the Baltic MR Classic — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Baltic MR Classic?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 30m for the Baltic MR Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Baltic MR Classic?

The Baltic MR Classic carries a 42-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 Baltic MR Classic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Baltic MR Classic uses the Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsBaltic MR Classic

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

Baltic MR Classic

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MSRP $589

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

MR Classic36mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

MR Classic42h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

MR Classic30m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

MR Classic$589

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Hesalite

Dial Color

Sand

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$589

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