Balticus Watches Balticus MoonfishvsHenry Archer Havstrøm
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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.
Balticus Moonfish
Havstrøm
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Thickness
n/a
11mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$1,162
$652
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9015
Miyota 9019
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Balticus Moonfish for its refined aesthetic and unique design elements, with one owner calling the gradient dial neat and another finding the Stardust variant a perfect combination of unusual materials and raw feeling, highlighting the Damascus steel pattern. Reviewers note the watch's 904L steel case and unique knurled bezel. One reviewer considers the EUR 1,305.26 price high for a Miyota 9015-powered watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Balticus Moonfish highly for its distinctive visual appeal and build quality at its price point.
Owners praise the Henry Archer Havstrøm for its pleasing finish and the dial's uncluttered design and legibility, with particular appreciation for the crown's accent. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Havstrøm highly for its finishing and dial design at the price point.
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