Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the anOrdain Model 1?

At MSRP the Aera Instruments C-1 is the cheaper of the two at $2,200, against $3,804 for the anOrdain Model 1 — a $1,604 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the anOrdain Model 1?

The Aera Instruments C-1 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the anOrdain Model 1 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the anOrdain Model 1?

The Aera Instruments C-1 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the anOrdain Model 1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the anOrdain Model 1?

The Aera Instruments C-1 carries a 56-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the anOrdain Model 1.

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the anOrdain Model 1?

The Aera Instruments C-1 runs a automatic caliber (SW510 BH B), while the anOrdain Model 1 runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

Side by side

Aera Instruments C-1vsanOrdain Model 1

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

Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

anOrdain Model 1

model-1-blue-fume

MSRP $3,804

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

Model 141mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

Model 142h

Water Resistance

C-1100m

Model 150m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Cloud

Model 1 Blue Fumé

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

56h

42h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$3,804

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