Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound?

At MSRP the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound is the cheaper of the two at $888, against $2,200 for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a $1,312 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound?

The Aera Instruments C-1 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound?

The Aera Instruments C-1 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound?

The Aera Instruments C-1 carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound.

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound?

The Aera Instruments C-1 runs a automatic caliber (SW510 BH B), while the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound runs a manual (Miyota 6T33).

Side by side

Aera Instruments C-1vsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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

Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

vario-empire-art-nouveau-outer-black-handwound-dress-watch

MSRP $888

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h

Water Resistance

C-1100m

Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Cloud

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

Miyota 6T33

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$888

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