Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Seiko Ice Diver?

At MSRP the Seiko Ice Diver is the cheaper of the two at $900, against $2,300 for the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver — a $1,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Seiko Ice Diver?

The Seiko Ice Diver 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 Seiko Ice Diver?

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

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

The Seiko Ice Diver carries a 70-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 Seiko Ice Diver?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Ice Diver uses the Seiko 6R35.

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Aera Instruments D-1 Diver

MSRP $2,300

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Seiko Ice Diver

MSRP $900

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-1 Diver44mm

Ice Diver45mm

Power Reserve

D-1 Diver41h

Ice Diver70h

Water Resistance

D-1 Diver300m

Ice Diver200m

MSRP

D-1 Diver$2,300

Ice Diver$900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

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Lume

None

LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

41h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,300

$900

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