Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Nodus Contrail GMT?

At MSRP the Nodus Contrail GMT is the cheaper of the two at $900, against $1,195 for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a $295 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Nodus Contrail GMT?

The Nodus Contrail GMT wears larger at 40.5mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Nodus Contrail GMT?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 200m for the Nodus Contrail GMT.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Nodus Contrail GMT?

The Nodus Contrail GMT carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE run compared to the Nodus Contrail GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Nodus Contrail GMT uses the Miyota 9075 GMT.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsNodus Contrail GMT

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

Nodus Contrail GMT

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MSRP $900

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

Contrail GMT40.5mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

Contrail GMT42h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

Contrail GMT200m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

Contrail GMT$900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Box

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Sand

—

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

Miyota 9075 GMT

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$900

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