Todd Snyder and Aera Instruments join forces with the D-1 Diver Watch

Press release

February 2026

Inspired by the robust tool watches worn by 20th-century salvage divers and combat frogmen, the collaborative edition retains professional-grade specifications while being reimagined for everyday life. Limited to just 25 units in Blackout and 25 units in Whiteout, each watch is individually numbered and engraved with both the Todd Snyder and Aera logos.

Todd Snyder and Aera Instruments join forces with the D-1 Diver Watch

Press release

February 2026

Todd Snyder and Aera Instruments join forces with the D-1 Diver Watch

odd Snyder, a leading voice in American menswear, has partnered with Aera Instruments, the design-led watchmaker founded by industry veterans Jas Minhas and Olof Larsson. Together, they are launching the Aera x Todd Snyder D-1 Diver, a contemporary evolution of the mid-century tool watch, available in two sleek limited-edition colorways: Blackout and Whiteout.

The Aera x Todd Snyder D-1 Diver is a masterclass in functional minimalism. Inspired by the robust tool watches worn by 20th-century salvage divers and combat frogmen, the collaborative edition retains professional-grade specifications while being reimagined for everyday life. Limited to just 25 units in Blackout and 25 units in Whiteout, each watch is individually numbered and engraved with both the Todd Snyder and Aera logos.

Snyder worked hand-in-hand with Aera on the design. “When designing, I am always thinking about where the guy is going, the car he’s driving, and the watch on his wrist,” says Todd Snyder, Founder and Creative Director. “The Diver’s color palette was inspired by an off-road expedition through Icelandic landscapes. ’Blackout’ captures the depth of obsidian volcanic sands, while ’Whiteout’ reflects the stark, clean profile of glacial waters.”

Meticulously hand-assembled in Switzerland, these D-1 Divers feature a Grade 2 titanium case finished in black and grey DLC (Diamond Like Carbon), an anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal, and a quick-release rubber strap. Orange accents pop against the tonal watch face, and in low-light conditions, the Super-LumiNova^® on the markers, numbers and hands glow green for visibility.

With a Swiss Automatic Movement and water-resistance up to 300 meters, these timepieces are ready for anything. These special edition D-1 watches stay true to the identity of the original D-1 Diver launched in 2022, featuring the same single-piece dished dial, hi-visibility markings both day and night and a uni-directional bezel with a striking curved sapphire crystal that merges perfectly with the bezel and ceramic insert. These, for Aera, are hallmarks that define the 21st century tool watch; they also nod with reverence to the 1950’s and 1960’s, the golden era of dive watches. Every Aera watch is backed by a 3-year warranty and is housed in a protective custom Italian leather pouch, handmade in the UK.

Jas Minhas, Aera co-founder, says, “Todd Snyder represents the best of contemporary American men’s fashion. His style blends modern sportswear with classic iconic pieces in a way that is both familiar and forward thinking, luxurious and simple. You could say the same thing about Aera’s D-1 Diver watches, meticulously engineered timepieces in which performance and purity of design combine to offer lasting value and functionality for the everyday wearer. Todd selects his fabrics with two things in mind: elegance and wearability which makes our collaboration a perfect match.”

The Aera x Todd Snyder D-1 Diver retails for $2,898, exclusively online at ToddSnyder.com and Aera.co.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MOVEMENT

Sellita SW200-1 Elabore grade Automatic Movement
Tolerances of +/-7s to +/-20s per day, 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), 38-41 hour power reserve,
26 jewels,
Hacking seconds,
Incabloc shock protection system

DIAL