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

At MSRP the Laco Köln is the cheaper of the two at $1,440, against $2,300 for the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver — a $860 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver wears larger at 44mm versus 41mm for the Laco Köln — a 3mm difference across the dial.

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

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Laco Köln.

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Aera Instruments D-1 DivervsLaco Köln

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Aera Instruments D-1 Diver

MSRP $2,300

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Laco Köln

862191

MSRP $1,440

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-1 Diver44mm

Köln41mm

Power Reserve

D-1 Diver41h

Köln—

Water Resistance

D-1 Diver300m

Köln200m

MSRP

D-1 Diver$2,300

Köln$1,440

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44mm

41mm

Thickness

15.9mm

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

0mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Material

Titanium

stainless steel

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,300

$1,440

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