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

At MSRP the Nodus Obscura II - DLC is the cheaper of the two at $725, against $1,195 for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a $470 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE wears larger at 38.5mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Obscura II - DLC — 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 - DLC?

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

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

The Nodus Obscura II - DLC 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 - DLC?

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

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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 Obscura II - DLC

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MSRP $725

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

Obscura II - DLC38mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

Obscura II - DLC41h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

Obscura II - DLC100m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

Obscura II - DLC$725

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

$725

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