Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Maen Mahjong 36?

At MSRP the Maen Mahjong 36 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 is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Maen Mahjong 36?

The Aera Instruments D-1 wears larger at 44mm versus 36mm for the Maen Mahjong 36 — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Maen Mahjong 36?

The Aera Instruments D-1 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Maen Mahjong 36.

What movement does the Aera Instruments D-1 run compared to the Maen Mahjong 36?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments D-1 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Maen Mahjong 36 uses the Miyota 9122.

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Aera Instruments D-1vsMaen Mahjong 36

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Aera Instruments D-1

d-1-diver

MSRP $2,000

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MSRP $899

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-144mm

Mahjong 3636mm

Power Reserve

D-141h

Mahjong 36—

Water Resistance

D-1300m

Mahjong 3650m

MSRP

D-1$2,000

Mahjong 36$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

MHV.03

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9122

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$899

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