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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsHenry Archer Akva

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Akva40mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Akva40h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
Akva200m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
Akva$4,299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$4,299

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What people say

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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

Henry Archer Akva

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Akva for its excellent build and finish quality, compact 40mm dimensions, and versatile no-date dial, with many finding its timekeeping perfect. The watch's blue wave dial and slender design are frequently highlighted as particularly attractive features, and the bracelet with on-the-fly adjustment receives positive remarks. Some owners note the Miyota movement and find the Akva's aesthetic comparable to significantly more expensive timepieces. However, reviewers consistently flag the bezel action as slippery with strong ratcheting, and one owner disliked the available bracelet option. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Akva highly for its impressive build quality and attractive wave dial at its price point.

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