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

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

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

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE wears larger at 38.5mm versus 36.1mm for the Seiko King Seiko KSK — a 2.4mm difference across the dial.

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

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 10m for the Seiko King Seiko KSK.

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

The Seiko King Seiko KSK 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 Seiko King Seiko KSK?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Seiko King Seiko KSK uses the 6R51.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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 King Seiko KSK

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MSRP $1,900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

King Seiko KSK36.1mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

King Seiko KSK72h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

King Seiko KSK100m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

King Seiko KSK$1,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Box

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

6R51

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$1,900

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