Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol?

At MSRP the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol 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 Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol?

The Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol is rated to 600m versus 300m for the Aera Instruments D-1.

What movement does the Aera Instruments D-1 run compared to the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments D-1 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol uses the Miyota 9015.

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Aera Instruments D-1

d-1-diver

MSRP $2,000

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Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol

MSRP $899

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-144mm

Bathyal Sol44mm

Power Reserve

D-141h

Bathyal Sol—

Water Resistance

D-1300m

Bathyal Sol600m

MSRP

D-1$2,000

Bathyal Sol$899

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Case

4 specs

Thickness

15.9mm

14mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

48mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Black DLC Coated Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

600m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Yellow

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$899

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