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

At MSRP the Squale Matic is the cheaper of the two at $1,595, against $2,000 for the Aera Instruments D-1 — a $405 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Squale Matic?

The Squale Matic is rated to 600m versus 300m for the Aera Instruments D-1.

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

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

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Aera Instruments D-1vsSquale Matic

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Aera Instruments D-1

d-1-diver

MSRP $2,000

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Squale Matic

matic-grey-rubber

MSRP $1,595

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-144mm

Matic44mm

Power Reserve

D-141h

Matic38h

Water Resistance

D-1300m

Matic600m

MSRP

D-1$2,000

Matic$1,595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Thickness

15.9mm

16mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

51mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Steel

Water Resistance

300m

600m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$1,595

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