Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko SLGW004?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is the cheaper of the two at $1,195, against $30,000 for the Grand Seiko SLGW004 — a $28,805 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko SLGW004?

The Grand Seiko SLGW004 wears larger at 38.8mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a 0.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko SLGW004?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SLGW004.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Grand Seiko SLGW004?

The Grand Seiko SLGW004 carries a 80-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 SLGW004?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE runs a automatic caliber (La Joux-Perret G100), while the Grand Seiko SLGW004 runs a manual (9SA4).

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsGrand Seiko SLGW004

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

Grand Seiko SLGW004

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MSRP $30,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

SLGW00438.8mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

SLGW00480h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

SLGW00430m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

SLGW004$30,000

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

9SA4

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$30,000

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