Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Tissot T-Race?

At MSRP the Tissot T-Race is the cheaper of the two at $875, against $2,000 for the Aera Instruments D-1 — a $1,125 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Tissot T-Race?

The Aera Instruments D-1 wears larger at 44mm versus 41mm for the Tissot T-Race — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Tissot T-Race?

The Aera Instruments D-1 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Tissot T-Race.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Tissot T-Race?

The Tissot T-Race carries a 80-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Aera Instruments D-1.

What movement does the Aera Instruments D-1 run compared to the Tissot T-Race?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments D-1 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Tissot T-Race uses the Tissot Powermatic 80.

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Aera Instruments D-1

d-1-diver

MSRP $2,000

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MSRP $875

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-144mm

T-Race41mm

Power Reserve

D-141h

T-Race80h

Water Resistance

D-1300m

T-Race100m

MSRP

D-1$2,000

T-Race$875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Blue

Indices

—

Indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Tissot Powermatic 80

Power Reserve

41h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$875

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