Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Decima Scylla?

At MSRP the Decima Scylla is the cheaper of the two at $899, against $2,000 for the Aera Instruments D-1 — a $1,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Decima Scylla?

The Decima Scylla is rated to 500m versus 300m for the Aera Instruments D-1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Decima Scylla?

The Aera Instruments D-1 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Decima Scylla.

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Aera Instruments D-1

d-1-diver

MSRP $2,000

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Decima Scylla

MSRP $899

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-144mm

Scylla44mm

Power Reserve

D-141h

Scylla38h

Water Resistance

D-1300m

Scylla500m

MSRP

D-1$2,000

Scylla$899

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Thickness

15.9mm

14mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

50mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Bronze

Water Resistance

300m

500m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Green

Lume

None

SuperLuminova

Movement

2 specs

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$899

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