Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Geckota Phalanx?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $2,200 for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a $1,851 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Aera Instruments C-1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Geckota Phalanx?

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

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Geckota Phalanx?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments C-1 uses the SW510 BH B and the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824.

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Aera Instruments C-1vsGeckota Phalanx

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Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

Phalanx42mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

Phalanx40h

Water Resistance

C-1100m

Phalanx300m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

Phalanx$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Cloud

Green

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

ETA 2824

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$349

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