Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the anOrdain Model 2?

At MSRP the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver is the cheaper of the two at $2,300, against $2,673 for the anOrdain Model 2 — a $373 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the anOrdain Model 2?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver wears larger at 44mm versus 38mm for the anOrdain Model 2 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the anOrdain Model 2?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver is rated to 300m versus 50m for the anOrdain Model 2.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the anOrdain Model 2?

The anOrdain Model 2 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver.

What movement does the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver run compared to the anOrdain Model 2?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the anOrdain Model 2 runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Aera Instruments D-1 DivervsanOrdain Model 2

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Aera Instruments D-1 Diver

MSRP $2,300

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anOrdain Model 2

MSRP $2,673

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-1 Diver44mm

Model 238mm

Power Reserve

D-1 Diver41h

Model 242h

Water Resistance

D-1 Diver300m

Model 250m

MSRP

D-1 Diver$2,300

Model 2$2,673

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44mm

38mm

Thickness

15.9mm

11.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

49mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Material

Titanium

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Model 2

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

42h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,300

$2,673

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