Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Vario Futurist?

At MSRP the Vario Futurist is the cheaper of the two at $648, against $2,200 for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a $1,552 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Vario Futurist?

The Aera Instruments C-1 wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Vario Futurist — a 3mm difference across the dial.

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

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

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Vario Futurist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments C-1 uses the SW510 BH B and the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039.

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Aera Instruments C-1vsVario Futurist

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

Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

Vario Futurist

vario-futurist-watch-sunburst-purple-fume-watch

MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

Futurist39mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

Futurist40h

Water Resistance

C-1100m

Futurist100m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (faceted)

Dial Color

Cloud

Purple

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$648

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