Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Terra Scout is the cheaper of the two at $995, against $2,520 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat — a $1,525 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout wears larger at 38.5mm versus 32.8mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat — a 5.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout is rated to 201m versus 50m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat carries a 43 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Terra Scout.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Terra Scout run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout runs a automatic caliber (La Joux-Perret G100), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat runs a manual (Alpha | manual).

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra ScoutvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks Terra Scout

terra-scout

MSRP $995

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat

126

MSRP $2,520

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout38.5mm

Tangente 33 karat32.8mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout40h

Tangente 33 karat43 hoursh

Water Resistance

Terra Scout201m

Tangente 33 karat50m

MSRP

Terra Scout$995

Tangente 33 karat$2,520

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Gold

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

Alpha | manual

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

43 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

$2,520

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33 karat

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente's vintage, preppy aesthetic, with the 33mm version's smaller size making its polished case reflections less showy and more eye-catching. The power reserve on this model is 44.5 hours. Owners are split on sizing, with some finding the 33mm not much smaller than the 35mm, while others note that the long lugs can make even smaller models wear larger, potentially posing an issue for wrists around 6 inches.

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