Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Breitling Superocean Automatic?

At MSRP the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver is the cheaper of the two at $2,300, against $5,700 for the Breitling Superocean Automatic — a $3,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Breitling Superocean Automatic?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Breitling Superocean Automatic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Breitling Superocean Automatic?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Breitling Superocean Automatic.

What movement does the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver run compared to the Breitling Superocean Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Breitling Superocean Automatic uses the Breitling Caliber 17.

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Aera Instruments D-1 Diver

MSRP $2,300

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

A17375211B1S1

MSRP $5,700

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-1 Diver44mm

Superocean Automatic42mm

Power Reserve

D-1 Diver41h

Superocean Automatic38h

Water Resistance

D-1 Diver300m

Superocean Automatic300m

MSRP

D-1 Diver$2,300

Superocean Automatic$5,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Breitling Caliber 17

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,300

$5,700

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