Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the HELM Togiak Expedition?

At MSRP the HELM Togiak Expedition is the cheaper of the two at $340, against $1,195 for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a $855 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the HELM Togiak Expedition?

The HELM Togiak Expedition wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the HELM Togiak Expedition?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 200m for the HELM Togiak Expedition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the HELM Togiak Expedition?

The HELM Togiak Expedition carries a 40-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 HELM Togiak Expedition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the HELM Togiak Expedition uses the Seiko Instruments NH36.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsHELM Togiak Expedition

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

HELM Togiak Expedition

togiak-expedition

MSRP $340

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

Togiak Expedition42mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

Togiak Expedition40h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

Togiak Expedition200m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

Togiak Expedition$340

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38.5mm

42mm

Thickness

12.4mm

14mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

49mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Titanium

Water Resistance

201m

200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Sand

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

Seiko Instruments NH36

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Day, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$340

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