Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

At MSRP the Vario 1918 Medic Brass is the cheaper of the two at $388, against $2,200 for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a $1,812 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Aera Instruments C-1 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1918 Medic Brass — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

The Aera Instruments C-1 carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario 1918 Medic Brass.

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Vario 1918 Medic Brass?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments C-1 uses the SW510 BH B and the Vario 1918 Medic Brass uses the Seiko NH38A.

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Aera Instruments C-1vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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

Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

vario-1918-medic-brass-white-dial-with-white-lume

MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

1918 Medic Brass40mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

1918 Medic Brass40h

Water Resistance

C-1100m

1918 Medic Brass100m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Cloud

White

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

Seiko NH38A

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$388

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