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

At MSRP the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver is the cheaper of the two at $2,300, against $2,550 for the Laco Phoenix — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Laco Phoenix.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Laco Phoenix?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Laco Phoenix.

What movement does the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver run compared to the Laco Phoenix?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Laco Phoenix uses the Valjoux 7750.

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Aera Instruments D-1 Diver

MSRP $2,300

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Laco Phoenix

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MSRP $2,550

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-1 Diver44mm

Phoenix44mm

Power Reserve

D-1 Diver41h

Phoenix40h

Water Resistance

D-1 Diver300m

Phoenix50m

MSRP

D-1 Diver$2,300

Phoenix$2,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Thickness

15.9mm

16mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

0mm

Lug Width

22mm

0mm

Material

Titanium

Stainless steel

Water Resistance

300m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Valjoux 7750

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,300

$2,550

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