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Aera Instruments AERA P-1vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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AERA P-1
Aera InstrumentsAERA P-1
MSRP $1,900
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D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AERA P-143mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
AERA P-141h
D5 Meridian Auto—
Water Resistance
AERA P-1100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
AERA P-1$1,900
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
14.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
—
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,900
$679
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