Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Sternglas Merion?

At MSRP the Sternglas Merion is the cheaper of the two at $701, against $1,195 for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a $494 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Sternglas Merion?

The Sternglas Merion wears larger at 41mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Sternglas Merion?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 200m for the Sternglas Merion.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Sternglas Merion?

The Sternglas Merion carries a 41-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 Sternglas Merion?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Sternglas Merion uses the Seiko TMI NH35.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsSternglas Merion

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

Sternglas Merion

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MSRP $701

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

Merion41mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

Merion41h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

Merion200m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Sand

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Lume

None

Luminova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

Seiko TMI NH35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$701

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