Which is cheaper, the Bernhardt The Cipher Diver or the Henry Archer Akva?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Akva is the cheaper of the two at $560, against $795 for the Bernhardt The Cipher Diver — a $235 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bernhardt The Cipher Diver or the Henry Archer Akva?

The Henry Archer Akva wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Bernhardt The Cipher Diver — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bernhardt The Cipher Diver or the Henry Archer Akva?

The Bernhardt The Cipher Diver is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Henry Archer Akva.

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Bernhardt The Cipher Diver

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MSRP $795

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MSRP $560

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Cipher Diver39mm

Akva40mm

Power Reserve

The Cipher Diver—

Akva—

Water Resistance

The Cipher Diver300m

Akva200m

MSRP

The Cipher Diver$795

Akva$560

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Grey

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$795

$560

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