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

At MSRP the Laco Kempten is the cheaper of the two at $1,130, against $2,300 for the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver — a $1,170 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Laco Kempten 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 Kempten?

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

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

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Laco Kempten runs a manual (Sellita SW210).

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Aera Instruments D-1 Diver

MSRP $2,300

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Laco Kempten

862093

MSRP $1,130

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-1 Diver44mm

Kempten45mm

Power Reserve

D-1 Diver41h

Kempten—

Water Resistance

D-1 Diver300m

Kempten100m

MSRP

D-1 Diver$2,300

Kempten$1,130

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44mm

45mm

Thickness

15.9mm

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

0mm

Lug Width

22mm

15mm

Material

Titanium

Stainless steel

Water Resistance

300m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW210

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,300

$1,130

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