Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Mark Time Watches M 1.2?

At MSRP the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 is the cheaper of the two at $345, against $1,195 for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a $850 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Mark Time Watches M 1.2?

The Mark Time Watches M 1.2 wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Mark Time Watches M 1.2?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 100m for the Mark Time Watches M 1.2.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE run compared to the Mark Time Watches M 1.2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 uses the Miyota 9039.

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Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsMark Time Watches M 1.2

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Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE

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MSRP $1,195

Mark Time Watches M 1.2

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MSRP $345

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

M 1.242mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

M 1.2—

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

M 1.2100m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

M 1.2$345

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Sand

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$345

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