Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078?

At MSRP the Aera Instruments C-1 is the cheaper of the two at $2,200, against $5,500 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078 — a $3,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078 wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078?

The Aera Instruments C-1 carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078.

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078?

The Aera Instruments C-1 runs a automatic caliber (SW510 BH B), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Aera Instruments C-1vsVortic Watch Company Springfield 078

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

Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 078

the-springfield-078-45mm-1

MSRP $5,500

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

Springfield 07845mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

Springfield 07840h

Water Resistance

C-1100m

Springfield 078100m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

Springfield 078$5,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Cloud

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$5,500

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