Aera Instruments M-1 KronsvsBangalore Watch Company Men in Blue

The Aera Instruments M-1 Krons is noted for its modern, non-generic design and comfortable wearability, with reviewers highlighting the dial's unique color and excellent lume from Globolight numerals. One review mentions the hand-wound Sellita SW216-1 movement is specified for historical connection and is regulated to -/+7 seconds per day. Another review criticizes the use of a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement with a ghost date position in no-date executions, and suggests the case could be closer to 40mm. On balance, reviewers appreciate the uncommon dial execution and hand-painted lume, though some find the case shape occasionally bulbous.

Owners widely report the Bangalore Watch Company Men in Blue is overpriced, with some citing the Sellita SW200 movement as comparable to much less expensive alternatives, while others acknowledge its top-notch build quality and the value of the Swiss movement. The blue dial and design elements like the 4 and 6 numerals and the bat-shaped seconds hand counter-balance receive praise. One reviewer noted crisp case finishing and effective 3D lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one source stating an average of +/- 12 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Bangalore Watch Company Men in Blue to be a well-built watch with appealing design details, though its value proposition is a point of contention.