Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Furlan Marri Disco Volante?

At MSRP the Aera Instruments D-1 is the cheaper of the two at $2,000, against $2,825 for the Furlan Marri Disco Volante — a $825 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Furlan Marri Disco Volante?

The Aera Instruments D-1 wears larger at 44mm versus 38mm for the Furlan Marri Disco Volante — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Furlan Marri Disco Volante?

The Aera Instruments D-1 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Furlan Marri Disco Volante.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Furlan Marri Disco Volante?

The Furlan Marri Disco Volante carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Aera Instruments D-1.

What movement does the Aera Instruments D-1 run compared to the Furlan Marri Disco Volante?

The Aera Instruments D-1 runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Furlan Marri Disco Volante runs a manual (ETA/Peseux 7001).

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Aera Instruments D-1

d-1-diver

MSRP $2,000

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Furlan Marri Disco Volante

MSRP $2,825

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-144mm

Disco Volante38mm

Power Reserve

D-141h

Disco Volante42h

Water Resistance

D-1300m

Disco Volante50m

MSRP

D-1$2,000

Disco Volante$2,825

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

4-part

Lume

None

BGW9 Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

ETA/Peseux 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$2,825

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