Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Astor + Banks AB1405?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB1405 is the cheaper of the two at $1,499, against $2,200 for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a $701 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Astor + Banks AB1405?

The Aera Instruments C-1 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Astor + Banks AB1405?

The Aera Instruments C-1 carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Astor + Banks AB1405?

The Aera Instruments C-1 runs a automatic caliber (SW510 BH B), while the Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual (Manual Swiss).

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Aera Instruments C-1vsAstor + Banks AB1405

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

AB140542mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

AB140540h

Water Resistance

C-1100m

AB140550m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

AB1405$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Cloud

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

Manual Swiss

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$1,499

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