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

At MSRP the Laco Heidelberg is the cheaper of the two at $1,130, against $2,000 for the Aera Instruments D-1 — a $870 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Laco Heidelberg?

The Laco Heidelberg wears larger at 45mm versus 44mm for the Aera Instruments D-1 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

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

The Aera Instruments D-1 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Laco Heidelberg.

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Aera Instruments D-1

d-1-diver

MSRP $2,000

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Laco Heidelberg

862094

MSRP $1,130

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-144mm

Heidelberg45mm

Power Reserve

D-141h

Heidelberg—

Water Resistance

D-1300m

Heidelberg100m

MSRP

D-1$2,000

Heidelberg$1,130

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44mm

45mm

Thickness

15.9mm

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

45mm

Lug Width

22mm

15mm

Material

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

300m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$1,130

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