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Vaer SwissvsAstor + Banks Terra Scout

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Swiss
VaerSwiss
MSRP $1,099
Terra Scout
Astor + BanksTerra Scout
MSRP $995

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
Terra Scout38.5mm
Power Reserve
Swiss40h
Terra Scout40h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
Terra Scout201m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
Terra Scout$995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.5mm
Thickness
9.4mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
201m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Swiss
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$995

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

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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