How does the Aerospace compare to the B-1?
The differences between these two models are many, yet they are frequently compared. The B-1 is only $250 more than the Aerospace but offers some nice additional functionality. The B-1’s case (and optional bracelet) is made of all stainless steel while the Aerospace is titanium. This makes for a huge weight difference; the B-1 is about three times as heavy as the Aerospace. The B-1’s case diameter is 43.20 mm and its height is a rather imposing 16.50 mm. In stark contrast, the case diameter of the Aerospace is 40.00 mm and its height is only 9.80 mm. From this, you might suspect that the B-1’s depth rating would be the higher one. This is not the case; the B-1 is rated at only 50 meters while the Aerospace is rated at 100 meters. This is largely due to the fact that the B-1 is fitted with a slide rule bezel. The Aerospace has a standard 60-minute timing bezel. Oddly, the B-1’s case back is screwed in and the Aerospace’s back is pressure fitted. A major functional difference is that the
