Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch?

At MSRP the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $2,200 for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a $1,750 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch?

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch?

The Aera Instruments C-1 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch?

The Aera Instruments C-1 carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch.

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments C-1 uses the SW510 BH B and the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch uses the F6B24.

Side by side

Aera Instruments C-1vsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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

Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h

Water Resistance

C-1100m

AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Cloud

Champagne

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

F6B24

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$450

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