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Watches/Alternatives/Aera Instruments M-1

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Alternatives to the Aera Instruments M-1

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Case diameter
39 mm
Lug-to-lug
47.6 mm
Movement
Manual
Catalog MSRP
$2,350
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Closest catalog matchFarer Mansfield Midnight$1,045 recorded MSRP, $1,305 lowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPAV86 1968 Mechanical$249 recorded MSRP, $2,101 lowerSee the match ↓
Shorter lug-to-lugDumoreau DM0246 mm lug-to-lug, 1.6 mm shorterSee the match ↓

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Farer Mansfield Midnight
Farer

Mansfield Midnight

  • $1,045 recorded MSRP, $1,305 lower
  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 43.8 mm lug-to-lug, 3.8 mm shorter
What changes

2.6 mm thinner case

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AV86 1968 Mechanical
AV86

1968 Mechanical

  • $249 recorded MSRP, $2,101 lower
  • Same 39 mm case diameter
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 1.6 mm shorter
What changes

1.8 mm thinner case

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Dumoreau DM02
Dumoreau

DM02

  • $1,250 recorded MSRP, $1,100 lower
  • Same 39 mm case diameter
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 1.6 mm shorter
What changes

3.6 mm thinner case

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La Touraine Crane Field Watch
La Touraine

Crane Field Watch

  • $500 recorded MSRP, $1,850 lower
  • Same 39 mm case diameter
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 1.6 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual

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Milifortic Retro Military Sub-dial Dirty Dozen Auto Watch M060
Milifortic

Retro Military Sub-dial Dirty Dozen Auto Watch M060

  • $152 recorded MSRP, $2,198 lower
  • Same 39 mm case diameter
  • 46.8 mm lug-to-lug, 0.8 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.9 mm thinner case

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Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect
Batavi Watches Amsterdam

Architect

  • $486 recorded MSRP, $1,864 lower
  • Same 39 mm case diameter
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 0.6 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2.5 mm thinner case

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Arsene Lippens Visionario
Arsene Lippens

Visionario

  • 39.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 45.5 mm lug-to-lug, 2.1 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.4 mm thicker case

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Farer Mansfield - Nearly New
Farer

Mansfield - Nearly New

  • $735 recorded MSRP, $1,615 lower
  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 43.8 mm lug-to-lug, 3.8 mm shorter
What changes

2.6 mm thinner case

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5280 Watch Company Antero
5280 Watch Company

Antero

  • 40 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 1.6 mm shorter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

0.7 mm thinner case. $5,995 recorded MSRP, $3,645 higher

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Aera Instruments M-1 Krons
Aera Instruments

M-1 Krons

  • $1,800 recorded MSRP, $550 lower
  • Same 39 mm case diameter
  • Same Sellita SW216-1 caliber
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Farer CUSHION CASE
Farer

CUSHION CASE

  • $1,045 recorded MSRP, $1,305 lower
  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 43.8 mm lug-to-lug, 3.8 mm shorter
What changes

2.6 mm thinner case

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Camp Watches Fieldtimer
Camp Watches

Fieldtimer

  • $900 recorded MSRP, $1,450 lower
  • Same 39 mm case diameter
  • 47.2 mm lug-to-lug, 0.4 mm shorter
What changes

3.1 mm thinner case

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Mainstream picks· 12

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

NOMOS Glashütte Club Campus 38 all olive
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Campus 38 all olive

  • $2,070 recorded MSRP, $280 lower
  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 46.7 mm lug-to-lug, 0.9 mm shorter
What changes

4.7 mm thinner case

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NOMOS Glashütte Club Campus 38 blue purple
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Campus 38 blue purple

  • $2,070 recorded MSRP, $280 lower
  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 48.9 mm lug-to-lug, 1.3 mm longer
What changes

4.6 mm thinner case

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Bremont Broadsword
Bremont

Broadsword

  • 40 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.6 mm thinner case

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NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 39 ember
NOMOS Glashütte

Club Sport neomatik 39 ember

  • 39.5 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • 49.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1.9 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 4.7 mm thinner case

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Junghans max bill Regulator Edition 60
Junghans

max bill Regulator Edition 60

  • 38 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2.6 mm thinner case

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Sinn 556 I WT
Sinn

556 I WT

  • $2,106 recorded MSRP, $244 lower
  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2.1 mm thinner case

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Norqain Adventure Sport 37mm
Norqain

Adventure Sport 37mm

  • 37 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • 44 mm lug-to-lug, 3.6 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1.6 mm thinner case

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Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

  • 38 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2.4 mm thinner case

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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0578
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0578

  • $1,400 recorded MSRP, $950 lower
  • 40 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1.7 mm thinner case

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Junghans max bill Regulator Bauhaus
Junghans

max bill Regulator Bauhaus

  • 40 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2.2 mm thinner case

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Junghans Meister Handaufzug
Junghans

Meister Handaufzug

  • $1,960 recorded MSRP, $390 lower
  • 37.7 mm case, 1.3 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 5.8 mm thinner case

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Sinn 1739 St I 4N F.A.Z.
Sinn

1739 St I 4N F.A.Z.

  • Same 39 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 4 mm thinner case

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve
Hamilton

Khaki Field Mechanical Power Reserve

  • $1,025 recorded MSRP, $1,325 lower
  • 40 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 0.4 mm longer
What changes

1.2 mm thinner case

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Orient Bambino No Date
Orient

Bambino No Date

  • $320 recorded MSRP, $2,030 lower
  • 38.4 mm case, 0.6 mm narrower
  • 44 mm lug-to-lug, 3.6 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.6 mm thinner case

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Stowa Marine Original arabic
Stowa

Marine Original arabic

  • 41 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

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

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Stowa Marine Original Bronze Vintage
Stowa

Marine Original Bronze Vintage

  • 41 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 50.2 mm lug-to-lug, 2.6 mm longer
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case

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Tissot Everytime Swissmatic
Tissot

Everytime Swissmatic

  • $495 recorded MSRP, $1,855 lower
  • 40 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1.5 mm thinner case

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Stowa Marine Classic KS 36 arabic
Stowa

Marine Classic KS 36 arabic

  • 36 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

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

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Tissot Heritage 1938
Tissot

Heritage 1938

  • $925 recorded MSRP, $1,425 lower
  • Same 39 mm case diameter
  • 39 mm lug-to-lug, 8.6 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2 mm thinner case

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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0580
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0580

  • $675 recorded MSRP, $1,675 lower
  • 40 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1.7 mm thinner case

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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph
Hamilton

Khaki Field Murph

  • $995 recorded MSRP, $1,355 lower
  • 38 mm case, 1 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2 mm thinner case

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Seiko Presage Open Heart SARY174
Seiko

Presage Open Heart SARY174

  • 38.3 mm case, 0.7 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1.9 mm thinner case

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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0579
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0579

  • $675 recorded MSRP, $1,675 lower
  • 40 mm case, 1 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1.7 mm thinner case

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Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 39 mm T139.807.36.031.00
Tissot

Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 39 mm T139.807.36.031.00

  • $825 recorded MSRP, $1,525 lower
  • Same 39 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1.9 mm thinner case

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Pricier alternatives· 12

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

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds

  • 38 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 45 mm lug-to-lug, 2.6 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.5 mm thinner case

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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

  • 41 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 47.9 mm lug-to-lug, 0.3 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. $10,800 recorded MSRP, $8,450 higher

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Garrick S5 Timepiece
Garrick

S5 Timepiece

  • Same 39 mm case diameter
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

$20,000 recorded MSRP, $17,650 higher

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Omega Seamaster Railmaster Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 38mm
Omega

Seamaster Railmaster Co Axial Master Chronometer Small Seconds 38mm

  • 38 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • 44.9 mm lug-to-lug, 2.7 mm shorter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.8 mm thinner case

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic

  • 40.4 mm case, 1.4 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.8 mm thinner case

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Tudor Ranger
Tudor

Ranger

  • Same 39 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 1.1 mm thinner case

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Tudor 1926 39mm Rose Gold Bezel
Tudor

1926 39mm Rose Gold Bezel

  • Same 39 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 3.9 mm thinner case

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic

  • 40.4 mm case, 1.4 mm wider
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 0.8 mm thinner case

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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor

1926 39mm Automatic

  • Same 39 mm case diameter
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 3.9 mm thinner case

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NOMOS Glashütte Ahoi neomatik 38 date sand
NOMOS Glashütte

Ahoi neomatik 38 date sand

  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • 48.7 mm lug-to-lug, 1.1 mm longer
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 3.3 mm thinner case

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RGM Watches 151-COE
RGM Watches

151-COE

  • 38.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
What changes

Automatic movement instead of manual. 2.5 mm thinner case

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Patek Philippe Calatrava 6196
Patek Philippe

Calatrava 6196

  • 38 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use manual movements
What changes

3.8 mm thinner case. $52,013 recorded MSRP, $49,663 higher

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