Boderry Elegant SwissvsHenry Archer Relativ

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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.

Boderry Elegant Swiss at true scale

Elegant Swiss

Henry Archer Relativ at true scale

Relativ

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

8mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

30m

n/a

MSRP

$59

lowest

$287

Movement

Ronda 6004.D

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Thickness
8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Nero 40mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 6004.D
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$59
$287
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Reviews

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

Boderry Elegant Swiss

Owners consider the Boderry ELEGANT - Swiss Quartz Movement Watch a lovely looking, easily replaced field watch offering good value. One owner reports the watch straps are of very high quality. However, one owner criticizes the Ronda 6004.D Swiss quartz movement for stuttering, stopping, ticking erratically, and occasionally going backwards, while another owner reported the crown fell off their watch. Concerns have also been raised about the brand's historical claims and customer service. Overall, owners rate the Boderry ELEGANT - Swiss Quartz Movement Watch as a decent value field watch, with the primary concern being the reliability of its quartz movement and customer support.

Henry Archer Relativ

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Relativ for its excellent build quality and finishing for the price, with many finding it wears lighter and feels more premium than its cost suggests. The lume is frequently noted as better than average, and some owners report outstanding accuracy, with figures ranging from +/- 2-3 seconds per day to -6 seconds per day. The 40mm case size is a positive for many, though one owner notes that Henry Archer watches are only available in 40mm or smaller, which deters some potential buyers. A few owners find certain dials less appealing in person than in photos, and one experienced a stiff rotating bezel. One owner observed a yellowish hue on the case that made matching bracelets difficult. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Relativ highly for its exceptional value and build quality, often feeling it punches well above its price class.