Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

At MSRP the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern is the cheaper of the two at $1,995, against $2,000 for the Aera Instruments D-1 — a $5 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Aera Instruments D-1 wears larger at 44mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Aera Instruments D-1 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern carries a 45-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Aera Instruments D-1.

What movement does the Aera Instruments D-1 run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern?

The Aera Instruments D-1 runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Aera Instruments D-1

d-1-diver

MSRP $2,000

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Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

MSRP $1,995

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-144mm

Mid-Century Modern38mm

Power Reserve

D-141h

Mid-Century Modern45h

Water Resistance

D-1300m

Mid-Century Modern100m

MSRP

D-1$2,000

Mid-Century Modern$1,995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

AR Coating

—

Underside

Dial Color

—

Silver

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$1,995

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