Aigi Watches Royal Danish Air ForcevsThorn Octopus Kraken PT5004 OCT-0029 Sword Hands

Ref. octopus-kraken-oct-0029-37mm-vintage-skin-diver-watch·MSRP $249
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Measurements
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Royal Danish Air Force

Octopus Kraken PT5004 OCT-0029 Sword Hands
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Thickness
11.3mm
9.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$858
$249
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Thorn Octopus Kraken PT5004 37mm Automatic Watch OCT-0029 Sword Hands for its solid feel and satisfying bezel action. One owner reports the Sellita SW200-1 movement achieves excellent accuracy, running between 1 to 2 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Thorn Octopus Kraken PT5004 37mm Automatic Watch OCT-0029 Sword Hands highly for its robust build quality and accurate timekeeping at its price point.
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