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

At MSRP the Nodus Obscura II is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,195 for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a $545 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Obscura II — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 100m for the Nodus Obscura II.

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

The Nodus Obscura II 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 Nodus Obscura II?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Nodus Obscura II uses the TMI NH38.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsNodus Obscura II

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

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE

terra-scout-desert-sand-le-copy

MSRP $1,195

Nodus Obscura II

obscura

MSRP $650

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

Obscura II38mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

Obscura II41h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

Obscura II100m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

Obscura II$650

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

TMI NH38

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$650

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