Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Signum Sollus Chrono?

At MSRP the Signum Sollus Chrono is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $2,200 for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a $1,901 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Signum Sollus Chrono?

The Signum Sollus Chrono wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Signum Sollus Chrono?

The Aera Instruments C-1 runs a automatic caliber (SW510 BH B), while the Signum Sollus Chrono runs a mecaquartz (Seiko VK63).

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Aera Instruments C-1vsSignum Sollus Chrono

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Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

Signum Sollus Chrono

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MSRP $299

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

Sollus Chrono42.5mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

Sollus Chrono—

Water Resistance

C-1100m

Sollus Chrono100m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

Sollus Chrono$299

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Thickness

15.75mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Cloud

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

Seiko VK63

Type

Automatic

Mecaquartz

Power Reserve

56h

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Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$299

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