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Astor + Banks Terra ScoutvsVaer Tradition

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Terra Scout
Astor + BanksTerra Scout
MSRP $995
Tradition
VaerTradition
MSRP $179

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Terra Scout38.5mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
Terra Scout40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
Terra Scout201m
Tradition100m
MSRP
Terra Scout$995
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.4mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Water Resistance
201m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Tan

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$179

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vaer Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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