Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Fears Archival 1930?

At MSRP the Aera Instruments C-1 is the cheaper of the two at $2,200, against $3,863 for the Fears Archival 1930 — a $1,663 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Fears Archival 1930?

The Aera Instruments C-1 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Fears Archival 1930 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Fears Archival 1930?

The Aera Instruments C-1 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Fears Archival 1930.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Fears Archival 1930?

The Aera Instruments C-1 carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Archival 1930.

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Fears Archival 1930?

The Aera Instruments C-1 runs a automatic caliber (SW510 BH B), while the Fears Archival 1930 runs a manual (ETA 2360).

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Aera Instruments C-1vsFears Archival 1930

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

Fears Archival 1930

archival-1930

MSRP $3,863

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

Archival 193040mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

Archival 193040h

Water Resistance

C-1100m

Archival 193030m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

Archival 1930$3,863

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Cloud

Standard

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

ETA 2360

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$3,863

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