Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Resco DLC?

At MSRP the Resco DLC is the cheaper of the two at $2,155, against $2,300 for the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver — a $145 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Resco DLC?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Resco DLC — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Resco DLC?

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

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Aera Instruments D-1 Diver

MSRP $2,300

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Resco DLC

MSRP $2,155

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-1 Diver44mm

DLC42mm

Power Reserve

D-1 Diver41h

DLC—

Water Resistance

D-1 Diver300m

DLC200m

MSRP

D-1 Diver$2,300

DLC$2,155

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44mm

42mm

Thickness

15.9mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

50mm

Lug Width

22mm

42mm

Material

Titanium

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,300

$2,155

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