Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko SBGM245?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is the cheaper of the two at $1,195, against $6,100 for the Grand Seiko SBGM245 — a $4,905 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko SBGM245?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 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 Grand Seiko SBGM245?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 200m for the Grand Seiko SBGM245.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko SBGM245?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 carries a 72-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 Grand Seiko SBGM245?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE uses the La Joux-Perret G100 and the Grand Seiko SBGM245 uses the 9S66.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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

Grand Seiko SBGM245

sbgm245g

MSRP $6,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

SBGM24540.5mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

SBGM24572h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

SBGM245200m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Sand

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

9S66

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$6,100

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