Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko SBGW291?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is the cheaper of the two at $1,195, against $5,300 for the Grand Seiko SBGW291 — a $4,105 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko SBGW291?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE wears larger at 38.5mm versus 36.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGW291 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko SBGW291?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko SBGW291.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko SBGW291?

The Grand Seiko SBGW291 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 SBGW291?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE runs a automatic caliber (La Joux-Perret G100), while the Grand Seiko SBGW291 runs a manual (9S64).

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsGrand Seiko SBGW291

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 SBGW291

sbgw291g

MSRP $5,300

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

SBGW29136.5mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

SBGW29172h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

SBGW291100m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

SBGW291$5,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Sand

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$5,300

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