Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Zelos LT Carbon?

At MSRP the Zelos LT Carbon is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $2,200 for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a $1,751 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Zelos LT Carbon?

The Aera Instruments C-1 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Zelos LT Carbon — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Zelos LT Carbon?

The Aera Instruments C-1 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos LT Carbon.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Zelos LT Carbon?

The Aera Instruments C-1 carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos LT Carbon.

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Zelos LT Carbon?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments C-1 uses the SW510 BH B and the Zelos LT Carbon uses the Miyota 9133.

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Aera Instruments C-1vsZelos LT Carbon

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Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

Zelos LT Carbon

lt-carbon

MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

LT Carbon40mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

LT Carbon40h

Water Resistance

C-1100m

LT Carbon50m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Cloud

Carbon

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

Miyota 9133

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$449

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