Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Spinnaker Popeye?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Popeye is the cheaper of the two at $395, against $2,200 for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a $1,805 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Spinnaker Popeye?

The Spinnaker Popeye wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Spinnaker Popeye?

The Spinnaker Popeye is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Aera Instruments C-1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Spinnaker Popeye?

The Aera Instruments C-1 carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Popeye.

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Spinnaker Popeye?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments C-1 uses the SW510 BH B and the Spinnaker Popeye uses the SII NH35A.

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Aera Instruments C-1vsSpinnaker Popeye

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

Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

Spinnaker Popeye

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MSRP $395

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

Popeye43mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

Popeye40h

Water Resistance

C-1100m

Popeye150m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

Popeye$395

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Cloud

Popeye Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$395

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