Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is the cheaper of the two at $1,195, against $1,400 for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series — a $205 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series wears larger at 42.2mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a 3.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series carries a 45-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 Presage Sharp Edged Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series uses the 6R64.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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 Presage Sharp Edged Series

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MSRP $1,400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

Presage Sharp Edged Series42.2mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

Presage Sharp Edged Series45h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

Presage Sharp Edged Series100m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

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

6R64

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$1,400

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