Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments AERA P-1 or the Squale 2001?

At MSRP the Squale 2001 is the cheaper of the two at $1,840, against $1,900 for the Aera Instruments AERA P-1 — a $60 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments AERA P-1 or the Squale 2001?

The Aera Instruments AERA P-1 wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Squale 2001 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments AERA P-1 or the Squale 2001?

The Squale 2001 is rated to 600m versus 100m for the Aera Instruments AERA P-1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments AERA P-1 or the Squale 2001?

The Squale 2001 carries a 38h-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Aera Instruments AERA P-1.

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Aera Instruments AERA P-1

MSRP $1,900

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Squale 2001

2001

MSRP $1,840

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AERA P-143mm

200140mm

Power Reserve

AERA P-141h

200138hh

Water Resistance

AERA P-1100m

2001600m

MSRP

AERA P-1$1,900

2001$1,840

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Thickness

14.8mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.7mm

0mm

Lug Width

22mm

19mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Steel

Water Resistance

100m

600m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

38hh

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,900

$1,840

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