Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Baltic Prismic?

At MSRP the Baltic Prismic is the cheaper of the two at $1,069, against $2,300 for the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver — a $1,231 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Baltic Prismic?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver wears larger at 44mm versus 36mm for the Baltic Prismic — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Baltic Prismic?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Baltic Prismic.

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

The Baltic Prismic 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 Baltic Prismic?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Baltic Prismic runs a manual (ETA/Peseux 7001).

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Aera Instruments D-1 Diver

MSRP $2,300

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MSRP $1,069

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-1 Diver44mm

Prismic36mm

Power Reserve

D-1 Diver41h

Prismic42h

Water Resistance

D-1 Diver300m

Prismic30m

MSRP

D-1 Diver$2,300

Prismic$1,069

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Green

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

ETA/Peseux 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,300

$1,069

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