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

At MSRP the Squale Matic S is the cheaper of the two at $1,525, against $2,000 for the Aera Instruments D-1 — a $475 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Aera Instruments D-1 wears larger at 44mm versus 39.5mm for the Squale Matic S — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

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

The Squale Matic S 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 S?

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

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Aera Instruments D-1vsSquale Matic S

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Aera Instruments D-1

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MSRP $2,000

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Squale Matic S

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MSRP $1,525

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-144mm

Matic S39.5mm

Power Reserve

D-141h

Matic S38h

Water Resistance

D-1300m

Matic S600m

MSRP

D-1$2,000

Matic S$1,525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44mm

39.5mm

Thickness

15.9mm

12.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

47mm

Lug Width

22mm

19mm

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

$1,525

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