Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT?

At MSRP the Aera Instruments D-1 is the cheaper of the two at $2,000, against $2,699 for the CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT — a $699 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT?

The CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT wears larger at 45mm versus 44mm for the Aera Instruments D-1 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT?

The Aera Instruments D-1 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT?

The CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT carries a 120-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Aera Instruments D-1.

What movement does the Aera Instruments D-1 run compared to the CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments D-1 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the CIGA Design EVEREST SUMMIT uses the CIGA Design CD-05.

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