Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is the cheaper of the two at $1,149, against $2,200 for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a $1,051 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2?

The Aera Instruments C-1 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2?

The Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Aera Instruments C-1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2?

The Aera Instruments C-1 carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2.

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments C-1 uses the SW510 BH B and the Astor + Banks Sea Ranger M2 uses the La Joux-Perret G100.

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