Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Laco Saarbrücken?

At MSRP the Laco Saarbrücken is the cheaper of the two at $1,350, against $2,300 for the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver — a $950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Laco Saarbrücken?

The Laco Saarbrücken wears larger at 45mm versus 44mm for the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Laco Saarbrücken?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Laco Saarbrücken.

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Aera Instruments D-1 Diver

MSRP $2,300

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Laco Saarbrücken

861752

MSRP $1,350

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-1 Diver44mm

Saarbrücken45mm

Power Reserve

D-1 Diver41h

Saarbrücken—

Water Resistance

D-1 Diver300m

Saarbrücken100m

MSRP

D-1 Diver$2,300

Saarbrücken$1,350

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Case

5 specs

Diameter

44mm

45mm

Thickness

15.9mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

0mm

Material

Titanium

Stainless steel

Water Resistance

300m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,300

$1,350

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