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Astor + Banks Terra ScoutvsPinion Pure Steel

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Terra Scout
Astor + BanksTerra Scout
MSRP $995
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Terra Scout38.5mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Terra Scout40h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Terra Scout201m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Terra Scout$995
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
201m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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