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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsHenry Archer Arkona

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
Arkona40mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
Arkona40h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
Arkona200m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
Arkona$4,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.60mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Sylva
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$4,999

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

Henry Archer Arkona

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Arkona for its dial, overall build quality, and value, with one owner calling it a "thing of beauty" and another a "shockingly good value for the price." The lume is noted as killer, and the 40mm case wears smaller. However, some owners find the guilloche dial standard and similar to other brands, and one commenter feels the brand sticks too closely to a "bling Explorer" niche. One owner found the bracelet detracted from the dial, preferring a rubber strap, and another noted the bracelet tapers to 16mm, which felt narrower than preferred. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Arkona highly for its dial aesthetics and perceived value.

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