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Aera Instruments AERA P-1

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$2,550In stock

Case

Diameter
43mm
Thickness
14.8mm
Lug-to-lug
49.7mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
41h

Sellita

Sellita's flagship automatic movement and the most widely used Swiss automatic caliber in production today, having filled the supply gap created by ETA's restrictions on third-party sales. A functional clone of the ETA 2824-2, it is dimensionally identical and shares the same parts compatibility. Available in multiple grades from Standard to Top, the SW200-1 powers watches from dozens of Swiss and international brands.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
rubber
Hands
baton

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3 colorways

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The Aera Instruments AERA P-1 is lauded for its design-forward, contemporary aesthetic, featuring a unique sloping matte dial and excellent lume. Reviewers highlight its handsome, rounded case and compelling strap variety, making it a playful and legible daily wear. One reviewer suggests a smaller 40mm case size would be ideal, and notes a "ghost" date position on the crown as a minor oversight on the no-date model. The Elabore grade Sellita SW200-1 movement is noted as reliable, though one reviewer felt it was underwhelming for the price point, preferring a COSC-certified caliber. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Aera Instruments AERA P-1 highly for its unique dial execution and compelling design at its price.

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