Aigi Watches ARCTIC TIDEvsHenry Archer Øhav

Owners report the Aigi Arctic Tide's dial markers catch the light similarly to Grand Seiko dials, and one user noted a preference for its movement over an alternative. Some owners consider the 40mm case size comfortable, while others found a 43mm variant chunky. One owner received their watch with a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade, and another experienced issues with lume and alignment on their initial unit, receiving a replacement. On balance, owners view the Aigi Arctic Tide as a decent value at its Kickstarter price, with good on-paper specifications, though concerns exist regarding the brand's newness and potential for it to be a catalogue watch.

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Øhav for its beautiful design, particularly the dial's depth effect created by applied indices and a floating effect from markers, with one owner noting it looks Grand Seiko-esque. The watch's finishing is considered a cut above its price point, and winding is smooth. However, the date window is consistently described as illegible, and one owner found the date wheel slightly off-center. The dial's pattern is identical across colorways, a point of disappointment for some compared to advertising. The watch achieves +0spd out of the box. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Øhav highly for its dial finishing and value, despite the illegible date window.