Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Vario Futurist?

At MSRP the Vario Futurist is the cheaper of the two at $648, against $1,195 for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a $547 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Vario Futurist?

The Vario Futurist wears larger at 39mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Vario Futurist?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 100m for the Vario Futurist.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE run compared to the Vario Futurist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsVario Futurist

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

Vario Futurist

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MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

Futurist39mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

Futurist40h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

Futurist100m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire (faceted)

Dial Color

Sand

Purple

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$648

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