Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is the cheaper of the two at $1,195, against $31,200 for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a $30,005 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE wears larger at 38.5mm versus 28.7mm for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a 9.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko STGK003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko STGK003?

The Grand Seiko STGK003 carries a 50-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 STGK003?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Grand Seiko STGK003 uses the 9S27.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsGrand Seiko STGK003

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

Grand Seiko STGK003

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MSRP $31,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

STGK00328.7mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

STGK00350h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

STGK003100m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

STGK003$31,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Sand

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

9S27

Power Reserve

40h

50h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$31,200

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