"The Swiss-made D-1 diver and P-1 pilot's watch, taken as a duo, served as a kind of distillation of Aera's distinctive ethos: informed by classic archetypes, but stripped of the vintage-y affectations that so many microbrands throw into the mix. Faux-aged lume or weathered dials were off the table. Instead, we got a couple of sleek, modern timepieces that answered the question: What if the quintessential tool watches of the 20th century were created in line with uniquely 21st-century design codes?"
"They keep features like highly legible dished dials and curved sapphire crystals, but rejigger the case to be more comfortable, wearable, and durable. The case back and lugs are slimmed down to address the first two concerns, while the use of six screws to hold the case back in place addresses the last one by adding even more moisture protection (plus, it looks cool)."
"Clearly, the proposition resonated with buyers. Both the D-1 and the P-1 sold out, paving the way for Aera to create new styles like the pared-down C-1 chronograph and the M-1 field watch (currently available in a fetching pink-ish shade called dune). But if you were in the market for one of those two inaugural styles, you were out of luck."
Aera launched in 2018 and released its first watches in 2022, presenting the Swiss-made D-1 diver and P-1 pilot as modern interpretations of classic tool-watch archetypes. The initial duo avoided faux-aged styling in favor of sleek, contemporary design, and both models sold out. Subsequent releases expanded the lineup with the C-1 chronograph and M-1 field watch. The D-1 and P-1 return with subtle refinements: slimmer case backs and lugs for comfort, six-screw casebacks for improved moisture protection, upgraded Swiss movements, curved sapphire crystals, and 3-D Super-LumiNova on the logo and dial markers.
Read at www.esquire.com
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