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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

41 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$599
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 is the Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B ($405) — common cross-shop and Skin-diver style. If price is the constraint, the Orient AA02 Diver Watch at $285 (vs $599 for the Vesterhav 38) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Henry Archer Havstrøm is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9019) and Skin-diver style. Stepping up, the Oris Divers Sixty‑Five Cotton Candy ($2,950) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
41 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Henry Archer Havstrøm
Henry Archermicro

Havstrøm

17 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$652MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Phoibos Apollo
Phoibosmicro

Apollo

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$460MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Henry Archer Arkona
Henry Archermicro

Arkona

8 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$652MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Henry Archer Tidevand
Henry Archermicro

Tidevand

20 variants · Ref. HAC-TDV-DCS-3LI
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$652MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Alexander James Watches A4 Prelude 37 GMT (Fixed Bezel)
Alexander James Watchesmicro

A4 Prelude 37 GMT (Fixed Bezel)

2 variants
37.4mm·Automatic·200m WR
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Sheffield 1A 38
Sheffieldmicro

1A 38

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$238MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Phoibos Apollo Dlc
Phoibosmicro

Apollo Dlc

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$485MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Thorn Octopus Kraken 37mm BB54 PT5004 Automatic Men Watch OCT025
Thornmicro

Octopus Kraken 37mm BB54 PT5004 Automatic Men Watch OCT025

5 variants
37mm·Automatic·200m WR
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Zelos Swordfish 3
Zelosmicro

Swordfish 3

28 variants · Swordfish
40/42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Alexander James Watches A4 Prelude 37 GMT Light Blue
Alexander James Watchesmicro

A4 Prelude 37 GMT Light Blue

 
37.4mm·Automatic·200m WR
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39
Venezianicomicro

Nereide Tungsteno 39

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$895MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Jack Mason Palmera Skin Diver
Jack Masonmicro

Palmera Skin Diver

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,049MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

 
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$405MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Yema Navygraf Heritage
Yema

Navygraf Heritage

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

4 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variants · Trident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Yema Pearldiver
Yema

Pearldiver

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$491MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB
Invictamicro

Pro Diver 8927OB

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Orient Diver Design 40
Orient
AC0Q

Diver Design 40

6 variants
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Stowa Fieldwatch Terra
Stowamicro

Fieldwatch Terra

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Cheaper alternatives· 5

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAA02

AA02 Diver Watch

3 variants · AA02
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Orient Symphony IV Lady's
Orient

Symphony IV Lady's

4 variants
38mm·Automatic
$260MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Timex Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Draper Automatic 37mm Leather Strap Watch

 
37mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Orient FAA02008D9
Orient

FAA02008D9

 
47mm·Automatic·200m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Timex Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm
Timex
1983 E Line

Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm

4 variants
34mm·Automatic
$279MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Oris Divers Sixty‑Five Cotton Candy
Oris

Divers Sixty‑Five Cotton Candy

3 variants · Divers
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
DOXA SUB 200T
DOXA

SUB 200T

8 variants
39mm·200m WR
$1,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
DOXA SUB 250T GMT
DOXA

SUB 250T GMT

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·250m WR
$2,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Blancpain Bathyscaphe
Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms

Bathyscaphe

Ref. 5100-1127-NATA
38mm·Automatic·300m WR
$12,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
NOMOS Glashütte Ahoi neomatik 38 date sand
NOMOS Glashütte

Ahoi neomatik 38 date sand

4 variants · Ahoi
38.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Yema Navygraf Pearl CMM.20
Yema

Navygraf Pearl CMM.20

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,862MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Fortis Marinemaster M-40
Fortis

Marinemaster M-40

8 variants · Marinemaster
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,520MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300
Christopher Ward
Atoll

C60 Atoll 300

2 variants · Atoll
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,320MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Sport 36mm Automatic Watch GL0543
Glycine

Unisex Combat Sub Sport 36mm Automatic Watch GL0543

 
36mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38
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