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Astor + Banks Terra ScoutvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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Terra Scout
Astor + BanksTerra Scout
MSRP $995
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Terra Scout38.5mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
Terra Scout40h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Terra Scout201m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Terra Scout$995
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
34mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
201m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Acrylic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$420

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Terra Scout

Owners praise the Astor + Banks Terra Scout for its compelling value and well-executed sandwich dial. The watch features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement regulated to +/- 8 seconds per day with a 68-hour power reserve, and offers 200 meters of water resistance within a compact 38.5mm case. Some reviewers noted a desire for a no-date configuration. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Astor + Banks Terra Scout a well-priced and compelling field-style watch.

From video reviewers

The watch's classic proportions meeting modern aesthetics result in a solid and substantial feel. The layered sandwich dial with a dedicated minute track is a thoughtful execution of the brand's design language. The watch's water-resistance is not mentioned, potentially leaving users uncertain about its capabilities.

Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

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