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Watches/Alternatives/Aera Instruments C-1

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Alternatives to the Aera Instruments C-1

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Case diameter
42 mm
Lug-to-lug
49.55 mm
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$2,950
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Closest catalog matchCWC 6BB-WR$1,875 recorded MSRP, $1,075 lowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPCWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR$1,875 recorded MSRP, $1,075 lowerSee the match ↓
Shorter lug-to-lugSmiths MONOPUSHER PRS-5746 mm lug-to-lug, 3.5 mm shorterSee the match ↓

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

CWC 6BB-WR
CWC

6BB-WR

  • $1,875 recorded MSRP, $1,075 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 49 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm shorter
What changes

0.8 mm thinner case

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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)

6BB-WR

  • $1,875 recorded MSRP, $1,075 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 49 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm shorter
What changes

0.8 mm thinner case

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Certina DS-1 Chrono Auto
Certina

DS-1 Chrono Auto

  • $2,164 recorded MSRP, $786 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 49.7 mm lug-to-lug, 0.1 mm longer
What changes

1.4 mm thinner case

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Smiths MONOPUSHER PRS-57
Smiths

MONOPUSHER PRS-57

  • $945 recorded MSRP, $2,005 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 3.5 mm shorter
What changes

0.8 mm thinner case

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Bamford of London Carbon B347
Bamford of London

Carbon B347

  • $2,847 recorded MSRP, $103 lower
  • 41.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Same Sellita SW510 caliber
What changes

1.3 mm thinner case

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Dumoreau Monopusher Chronograph
Dumoreau

Monopusher Chronograph

  • $2,850 recorded MSRP, $100 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 3.5 mm shorter
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 3.3 mm thinner case

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Mühle-Glashütte Teutonia II Chronograph
Mühle-Glashütte

Teutonia II Chronograph

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 52.3 mm lug-to-lug, 2.8 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case. $4,220 recorded MSRP, $1,270 higher

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Sheffield SCR CHRONO SW
Sheffield

SCR CHRONO SW

  • $1,180 recorded MSRP, $1,770 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm shorter
What changes

1.1 mm thinner case

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Bamford of London Titanium B347
Bamford of London

Titanium B347

  • $2,847 recorded MSRP, $103 lower
  • 41.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 48.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm shorter
What changes

1.3 mm thinner case

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Geckota Classic Chronotimer
Geckota

Classic Chronotimer

  • $758 recorded MSRP, $2,192 lower
  • 41.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 47.8 mm lug-to-lug, 1.8 mm shorter
What changes

3.4 mm thinner case

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Zero West L4 Longitude
Zero West

L4 Longitude

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 2.5 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.1 mm thinner case. $2,995 recorded MSRP, $45 higher

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William Wood Triumph Chronograph
William Wood

Triumph Chronograph

  • $2,525 recorded MSRP, $425 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Same Sellita SW510 caliber
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case

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Mainstream picks· 12

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Massena LAB Archetype 1.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 1.0

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Same Sellita SW510 caliber
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 1.8 mm thinner case

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Fortis Flieger F-43 Bicompax
Fortis

Flieger F-43 Bicompax

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Same Sellita SW510 caliber
What changes

1.3 mm thinner case. $4,400 recorded MSRP, $1,450 higher

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Massena LAB Archetype 0.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 0.0

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Same Sellita SW510 caliber
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 2.3 mm thinner case

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RGM Watches Model 600 Chrono
RGM Watches

Model 600 Chrono

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Same Sellita SW510 caliber
What changes

3.3 mm thinner case. $4,450 recorded MSRP, $1,500 higher

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Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.8 mm thinner case. $5,450 recorded MSRP, $2,500 higher

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Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot

Telemeter 1938

  • $2,400 recorded MSRP, $550 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.9 mm thinner case

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Sinn 6099 Anniversary
Sinn

6099 Anniversary

  • 41.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thinner case. $5,065 recorded MSRP, $2,115 higher

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

  • $2,275 recorded MSRP, $675 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

  • $2,275 recorded MSRP, $675 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.7 mm thinner case

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

  • $2,645 recorded MSRP, $305 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case

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Movado Alta SE Chronograph
Movado

Alta SE Chronograph

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm shorter
  • Same Sellita SW510 caliber
What changes

1.9 mm thinner case. $3,795 recorded MSRP, $845 higher

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Sinn 155 S Revolution II
Sinn

155 S Revolution II

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Same Sellita SW510 caliber
What changes

1 mm thinner case. $4,050 recorded MSRP, $1,100 higher

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Cheaper alternatives· 12

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Stowa Marine Classic Chrono
Stowa

Marine Classic Chrono

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Stowa Tempora Big Eye beige
Stowa

Tempora Big Eye beige

  • 44 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 49 mm lug-to-lug, 0.5 mm shorter
  • Same Sellita SW510 caliber
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case

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Stowa Chronograph 1938 black
Stowa

Chronograph 1938 black

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 50.2 mm lug-to-lug, 0.7 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.1 mm thinner case

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Movado Face Chronograph
Movado

Face Chronograph

  • $650 recorded MSRP, $2,300 lower
  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic

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Orient Classic Semi Skeleton
Orient

Classic Semi Skeleton

  • $625 recorded MSRP, $2,325 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.1 mm thinner case

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Orient Retrograde
Orient

Retrograde

  • $415 recorded MSRP, $2,535 lower
  • 39.5 mm case, 2.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.5 mm thinner case

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Orient Bambino Version 9
Orient

Bambino Version 9

  • $385 recorded MSRP, $2,565 lower
  • 41.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 2.5 mm shorter
What changes

1.6 mm thinner case

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto

  • $1,425 recorded MSRP, $1,525 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.1 mm thinner case

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Otsuka Lotec 6号
Otsuka Lotec

6号

  • 42.6 mm case, 0.6 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.9 mm thinner case

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Damasko DC57
Damasko

DC57

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

  • $1,075 recorded MSRP, $1,875 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 3.6 mm thinner case

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Movado Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph
Movado

Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph

  • $995 recorded MSRP, $1,955 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic

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Pricier alternatives· 12

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Norqain Adventure Chrono Swiss Football National Team Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure Chrono Swiss Football National Team Limited Edition

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 48.9 mm lug-to-lug, 0.6 mm shorter
  • Same Sellita SW510 caliber
What changes

0.8 mm thinner case. $6,094 recorded MSRP, $3,144 higher

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Panerai Luminor Chrono
Panerai

Luminor Chrono

  • 44 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.8 mm thinner case. $24,600 recorded MSRP, $21,650 higher

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw501705 Portugieser Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw501705 Portugieser Automatic

  • 42.4 mm case, 0.4 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.8 mm thinner case. $32,100 recorded MSRP, $29,150 higher

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Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar
Breitling

Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thinner case. $30,200 recorded MSRP, $27,250 higher

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.8 mm thinner case. $9,900 recorded MSRP, $6,950 higher

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Hublot Big Bang Original Unico Titanium 43mm
Hublot

Big Bang Original Unico Titanium 43mm

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$20,400 recorded MSRP, $17,450 higher

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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante
A. Lange & Söhne

1815 Rattrapante

  • 41.2 mm case, 0.8 mm narrower
What changes

Manual movement instead of automatic. 3.2 mm thinner case

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Breitling Premier B25 Datora 42
Breitling

Premier B25 Datora 42

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thinner case. $32,900 recorded MSRP, $29,950 higher

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Norqain Freedom Chrono 40mm Enjoy Life Sprinkles Blue
Norqain

Freedom Chrono 40mm Enjoy Life Sprinkles Blue

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • 49.2 mm lug-to-lug, 0.3 mm shorter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thinner case. $7,108 recorded MSRP, $4,158 higher

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Breitling Top Time B01
Breitling

Top Time B01

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.4 mm thinner case. $7,650 recorded MSRP, $4,700 higher

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Bremont ALT1-C
Bremont

ALT1-C

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case. $6,150 recorded MSRP, $3,200 higher

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