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Aera Instruments D-1vsSquale 1521

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D-1
Aera InstrumentsD-1
MSRP $2,000
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1521
Squale1521
MSRP $1,265
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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
D-144mm
152142mm
Power Reserve
D-141h
152138h
Water Resistance
D-1300m
1521500m
MSRP
D-1$2,000
1521$1,265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
15.9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.55mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
—
—

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,000
$1,265
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