Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments AERA P-1 or the Laco BELL X-1?

At MSRP the Laco BELL X-1 is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,900 for the Aera Instruments AERA P-1 — a $1,250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments AERA P-1 or the Laco BELL X-1?

The Aera Instruments AERA P-1 wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Laco BELL X-1 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Aera Instruments AERA P-1 run compared to the Laco BELL X-1?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments AERA P-1 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Laco BELL X-1 uses the Miyota 821A.

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Aera Instruments AERA P-1vsLaco BELL X-1

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Aera Instruments AERA P-1

MSRP $1,900

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Laco BELL X-1

861907

MSRP $650

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AERA P-143mm

BELL X-142mm

Power Reserve

AERA P-141h

BELL X-1—

Water Resistance

AERA P-1100m

BELL X-1—

MSRP

AERA P-1$1,900

BELL X-1$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Thickness

14.8mm

12.25mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.7mm

0mm

Lug Width

22mm

0mm

Water Resistance

100m

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Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 821A

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,900

$650

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