Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Squale 1545?

At MSRP the Squale 1545 is the cheaper of the two at $930, against $2,000 for the Aera Instruments D-1 — a $1,070 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Squale 1545?

The Aera Instruments D-1 wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Squale 1545 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Squale 1545?

The Aera Instruments D-1 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale 1545.

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Aera Instruments D-1vsSquale 1545

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Aera Instruments D-1

d-1-diver

MSRP $2,000

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Squale 1545

1545-black-rubber

MSRP $930

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-144mm

154540mm

Power Reserve

D-141h

154538h

Water Resistance

D-1300m

1545300m

MSRP

D-1$2,000

1545$930

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

44mm

40mm

Thickness

15.9mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

0mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$930

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