Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the NOMOS Glashütte Orion?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is the cheaper of the two at $1,195, against $2,800 for the NOMOS Glashütte Orion — a $1,605 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the NOMOS Glashütte Orion?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE wears larger at 38.5mm versus 35mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Orion — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the NOMOS Glashütte Orion?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 50m for the NOMOS Glashütte Orion.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the NOMOS Glashütte Orion?

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion carries a 53 hours-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 NOMOS Glashütte Orion?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE runs a automatic caliber (La Joux-Perret G100), while the NOMOS Glashütte Orion runs a manual (DUW 4001).

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion

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

NOMOS Glashütte Orion

309

MSRP $2,800

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

Orion35mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

Orion53 hoursh

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

Orion50m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

Orion$2,800

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Sand

White

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

DUW 4001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

53 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$2,800

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