Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $2,200 for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a $1,775 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie?

The Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie 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 Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie?

The Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie 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 Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie?

The Aera Instruments C-1 carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie.

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie?

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

Side by side

Aera Instruments C-1vsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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

Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

fleuss-automatic-nessie-pearl-diver-limited-edition-nessie-blue-sp-5168-01

MSRP $425

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h

Water Resistance

C-1100m

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Cloud

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$425

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