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

At MSRP the Aera Instruments D-1 is the cheaper of the two at $2,000, against $2,550 for the Laco Phoenix — a $550 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

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

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Laco Phoenix?

The Aera Instruments D-1 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Laco Phoenix.

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

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

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Aera Instruments D-1vsLaco Phoenix

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Aera Instruments D-1

d-1-diver

MSRP $2,000

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Laco Phoenix

861916

MSRP $2,550

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-144mm

Phoenix44mm

Power Reserve

D-141h

Phoenix40h

Water Resistance

D-1300m

Phoenix50m

MSRP

D-1$2,000

Phoenix$2,550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Thickness

15.9mm

16mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

0mm

Lug Width

22mm

0mm

Water Resistance

300m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Valjoux 7750

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$2,550

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