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

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is the cheaper of the two at $1,195, against $1,500 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $305 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 43.5mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a 5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 200m for the Seiko Prospex Sea.

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 70-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 Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 6R35.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsSeiko Prospex Sea

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

The bottom line

The 38.5mm Terra Scout Desert Sand LE wears 5mm narrower than the 43.5mm Prospex Sea — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

Where to get them

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Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE

MSRP $1,195

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Seiko Prospex Sea

MSRP $1,500

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Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE

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MSRP $1,195

Seiko Prospex Sea

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MSRP $1,500

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

Prospex Sea43.5mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

Prospex Sea70h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

7 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

6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$1,500

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