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Astor + Banks Terra ScoutvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Terra Scout
Astor + BanksTerra Scout
MSRP $995
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Terra Scout38.5mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Terra Scout40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Terra Scout201m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Terra Scout$995
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
38.9mm
Thickness
12.4mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
201m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$335

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Terra Scout

Owners praise the Astor + Banks Terra Scout for its compelling value and well-executed sandwich dial. The watch features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement regulated to +/- 8 seconds per day with a 68-hour power reserve, and offers 200 meters of water resistance within a compact 38.5mm case. Some reviewers noted a desire for a no-date configuration. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Astor + Banks Terra Scout a well-priced and compelling field-style watch.

From video reviewers

The watch's classic proportions meeting modern aesthetics result in a solid and substantial feel. The layered sandwich dial with a dedicated minute track is a thoughtful execution of the brand's design language. The watch's water-resistance is not mentioned, potentially leaving users uncertain about its capabilities.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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