Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko SBGW281?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is the cheaper of the two at $1,195, against $4,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGW281 — a $3,705 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko SBGW281?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE wears larger at 38.5mm versus 37.3mm for the Grand Seiko SBGW281 — a 1.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko SBGW281?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGW281.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko SBGW281?

The Grand Seiko SBGW281 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 Grand Seiko SBGW281?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE runs a automatic caliber (La Joux-Perret G100), while the Grand Seiko SBGW281 runs a manual (9S64).

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsGrand Seiko SBGW281

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

Grand Seiko SBGW281

sbgw281g

MSRP $4,900

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

SBGW28137.3mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

SBGW28172h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

SBGW28130m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

SBGW281$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Sand

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$4,900

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