Arcanaut ARC IIvsWancher Watch Dream Watch

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Measurements

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

Arcanaut ARC II at true scale

ARC II

Wancher Watch Dream Watch at true scale

Dream Watch

Diameter

40.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.1mm

n/a

Thickness

11.4mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

42h

42h

MSRP

n/a

$800

Movement

Automatic

Miyota 9015

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.52mm
42mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.06mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Cyber Cyan Lumicast
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$800
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Reviews

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

Arcanaut ARC II

The Arcanaut ARC II is praised for its attractive machining, polished finish, comfortable ergonomic shape, and unique design, with reviewers highlighting its striking Fordite dial and balanced, minimalist case. However, legibility is a significant issue due to the artistic Fordite dials lacking markers, making precise time-telling difficult. The Soprod A10 movement's 42-hour power reserve is considered dated, and daily accuracy could not be determined due to the lack of a running seconds hand. On balance, reviewers find the Arcanaut ARC II to be a unique and comfortable wear, though legibility is a notable drawback.

Wancher Watch Dream Watch

Owners widely praise the Wancher Watch Dream Watch for its unique, handcrafted Byakudan Nuri Urushi Lacquer dial, noting its distinctive and crisp one-handed design. The Miyota 9015 movement is observed to be smooth, and one owner reported surprisingly good accuracy. The watch is considered reasonably priced at around $333 with a leather strap, given its build quality and design effort. One owner finds the genuine leather strap feels cheap and plans to replace it. Overall, owners rate the Wancher Watch Dream Watch highly for its artisanal dial and unique design at an affordable price.