“...a modern take on the classic chronograph with a pared-down display with recessed sub-registers.”
Don't take our word for it
Naturally, having spent so long working on our watches, we admit to being a little biased. We love them. But ultimately, it doesn’t matter what we think. So, we decided to get the opinions of leading figures in the watch, design and style industries and our customers. Who, having seen and handled the watches, share their different experiences and perspectives. Here’s what they said.
“It’s a fun play on the minimalist sports chronograph recipe.”
“A week on the wrist with the Aera D-1 – Affordable Rolex Submariner killer?”
“Diver Watches of the Year 2022.”
"The start-up with generations of experience"
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“Aera did manage to offer a surprisingly fresh take on not one but two rather traditional categories.”
“Aera brings its contemporary flair to its first ever chronographs.”
“Different enough to be interesting”
“A brand making waves. The D-1 Diver and P-1 Pilot, minimalistic watches with a more modern design aesthetic.”
"I personally love them.'
"A new Anglo-Swiss brand sets out to modernise the classics"
"It represents a compelling fusion of modern design and function.”
"D-1 is an exemplary watch with a Leica-like feel and big yet comfortable presence."
“This staunchly British brand has a focus on actually making something resolutely modern rather than jumping on the retro bus.”
"Thor’s 2024 New Year’s Watch Resolutions — Quirkiness For The Win!"
"The Aera D-1 Diver Makes A Strong Case For The Renaissance Of Big Tool Watches"
"Both models manage to feel distinctive, stylish, and more mature than I’d expect from such a young brand."
"British indie gives a modern twist to the historic World War II field watch format."
"Classic Military Design in Contemporary Fashion"
"Aera is the first watchmaker I’ve seen to have taken the Dirty Dozen recipe and turned it into something entirely new."
"The design of these two chronographs straddles the line between "design object" and "tool watch" quite successfully."
GQ Magazine - "17 best British watch brands, as rated by several industry experts"
