Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Squale 2001?

At MSRP the Squale 2001 is the cheaper of the two at $1,840, against $2,300 for the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver — a $460 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Squale 2001?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Squale 2001 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Squale 2001?

The Squale 2001 is rated to 600m versus 300m for the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Squale 2001?

The Squale 2001 carries a 38h-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver.

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Aera Instruments D-1 Diver

MSRP $2,300

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2001

MSRP $1,840

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-1 Diver44mm

200140mm

Power Reserve

D-1 Diver41h

200138hh

Water Resistance

D-1 Diver300m

2001600m

MSRP

D-1 Diver$2,300

2001$1,840

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44mm

40mm

Thickness

15.9mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

0mm

Lug Width

22mm

19mm

Material

Titanium

316L Steel

Water Resistance

300m

600m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

38hh

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,300

$1,840

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