Which is cheaper, the Sinn 717 or the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver?

At MSRP the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver is the cheaper of the two at $2,300, against $5,389 for the Sinn 717 — a $3,089 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sinn 717 or the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver?

The Sinn 717 wears larger at 45mm versus 44mm for the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sinn 717 or the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Sinn 717.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sinn 717 or the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Sinn 717.

What movement does the Sinn 717 run compared to the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sinn 717 uses the SINN Movement SZ01 and the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Sinn 717

MSRP $5,389

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Aera Instruments D-1 Diver

MSRP $2,300

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At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

71745mm

D-1 Diver44mm

Power Reserve

71738h

D-1 Diver41h

Water Resistance

717200m

D-1 Diver300m

MSRP

717$5,389

D-1 Diver$2,300

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

Underside

—

Dial Color

Black

—

Indices

—

Lume

Luminescent

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SINN Movement SZ01

Sellita SW200-1

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph, Date, Pilot's Bezel

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,389

$2,300

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