Aera Instruments M-1 KronsvsBremont HMAF Altitude 39mm Date Leather Strap

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aera Instruments M-1 Krons at true scale

M-1 Krons

Bremont HMAF Altitude 39mm Date Leather Strap at true scale

HMAF Altitude 39mm Date Leather Strap

Diameter

39mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.6mm

n/a

Thickness

13.1mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$1,800

lowest

$4,300

Movement

Sellita SW216-1

Automatic

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13.14mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47.6mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
n/a
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$4,300
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aera Instruments M-1 Krons

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.

Bremont HMAF Altitude 39mm Date Leather Strap

Owners widely praise the Bremont HMAF Altitude 39mm Date Leather Strap for its 39mm case size, which fits smaller wrists well, and its slim profile. Reviewers note the use of a hardened steel Trip-Tick case with a matte Cerakote midnight bronze finish and excellent dial legibility with beige Super-LumiNova. One owner highlights the COSC-certified automatic movement's accuracy at +0.5 seconds per day and finishing superior to some luxury brands, while another mentions the anti-magnetic, anti-shock movement mount. The watch is water-resistant to 100 meters. Some owners express a dislike for the new Wayfinder logo, and the bracelet is noted as lacking micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Bremont HMAF Altitude 39mm Date Leather Strap highly for its wearable size, build quality, and precise movement.