Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Laco Las Vegas?

At MSRP the Aera Instruments D-1 is the cheaper of the two at $2,000, against $2,250 for the Laco Las Vegas — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Laco Las Vegas?

The Aera Instruments D-1 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Laco Las Vegas.

What movement does the Aera Instruments D-1 run compared to the Laco Las Vegas?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments D-1 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Laco Las Vegas uses the Valjoux 7750.

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Aera Instruments D-1

d-1-diver

MSRP $2,000

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Laco Las Vegas

861587

MSRP $2,250

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-144mm

Las Vegas44mm

Power Reserve

D-141h

Las Vegas—

Water Resistance

D-1300m

Las Vegas50m

MSRP

D-1$2,000

Las Vegas$2,250

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Case

3 specs

Thickness

15.9mm

15mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

0mm

Water Resistance

300m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Valjoux 7750

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$2,250

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