Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

At MSRP the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $239, against $1,195 for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a $956 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz wears larger at 39mm versus 38.5mm for the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE is rated to 201m versus 150m for the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE run compared to the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LE runs a automatic caliber (La Joux-Perret G100), while the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz runs a quartz.

Side by side

Astor + Banks Terra Scout Desert Sand LEvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE38.5mm

DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm

Power Reserve

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE40h

DS2 Meridian Quartz40h

Water Resistance

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE201m

DS2 Meridian Quartz150m

MSRP

Terra Scout Desert Sand LE$1,195

DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Sand

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G100

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$239

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