Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto?

At MSRP the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto is the cheaper of the two at $989, against $2,300 for the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver — a $1,311 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto.

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Aera Instruments D-1 Diver

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MSRP $2,300

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Smith & Bradley Draper Auto

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MSRP $989

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-1 Diver44mm

Draper Auto42mm

Power Reserve

D-1 Diver41h

Draper Auto38h

Water Resistance

D-1 Diver300m

Draper Auto100m

MSRP

D-1 Diver$2,300

Draper Auto$989

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Superluminova

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,300

$989

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