Aigi Watches Royal Danish Air ForcevsThorn Octopus Kraken Vintage OCT-0028 Benz Hands

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches Royal Danish Air Force at true scale

Royal Danish Air Force

Thorn Octopus Kraken Vintage OCT-0028 Benz Hands at true scale

Octopus Kraken Vintage OCT-0028 Benz Hands

Diameter

40mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

11.3mm

9.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$858

$225

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
11.25mm
9.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$858
$225
Keep your wishlist and collection together in the appExplore the app

Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aigi Watches Royal Danish Air Force

The Aigi Royal Danish Air Force is appreciated for its unique antenna dome dial, which one owner finds thematically linked to the seconds hand and evocative of looking out an airplane window. Owners note its on-paper specifications and value for the price. However, some find its 43mm case size and 49mm lug-to-lug measurement chunky, and there is uncertainty about Aigi's quality due to a lack of online reviews and videos. On balance, owners rate the Aigi Royal Danish Air Force as a decent option for its price, primarily due to its unique dial design.

Thorn Octopus Kraken Vintage OCT-0028 Benz Hands

The Thorn Octopus Kraken 37mm Vintage Automatic Watch OCT-0028 Benz Hands is praised by some owners for its solid feel and satisfying bezel action, with one owner calling it the best explorer homage encountered. However, other owners note that the 37mm case and bezel can make the watch feel small, and the anti-reflective coating struggles in bright light. The dial is described by one owner as appearing milky blue at certain angles. Overall, owners rate the Thorn Octopus Kraken 37mm Vintage Automatic Watch OCT-0028 Benz Hands positively for its build quality and feel, despite some reservations about its perceived size and AR coating.

Similar watches

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price, microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

DiscussionNot started

Also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog: alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.