Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH?

At MSRP the Aera Instruments C-1 is the cheaper of the two at $2,200, against $2,350 for the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH — a $150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH?

The Aera Instruments C-1 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH?

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Aera Instruments C-1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH?

The Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH carries a 72-hour power reserve against 56 hours on the Aera Instruments C-1.

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments C-1 uses the SW510 BH B and the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH uses the L888.5.

Side by side

Aera Instruments C-1vsLongines HYDROCONQUEST MESH

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

Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH

L3.781.3.56.7

MSRP $2,350

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

HYDROCONQUEST MESH41mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

HYDROCONQUEST MESH72h

Water Resistance

C-1100m

HYDROCONQUEST MESH300m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

HYDROCONQUEST MESH$2,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Cloud

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

L888.5

Power Reserve

56h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$2,350

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