Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Henry Archer Akva?

At MSRP the CIGA Design GILDED AGE is the cheaper of the two at $1,999, against $4,299 for the Henry Archer Akva — a $2,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Henry Archer Akva?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Akva — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Henry Archer Akva?

The Henry Archer Akva is rated to 200m versus 30m for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Henry Archer Akva?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Akva.

What movement does the CIGA Design GILDED AGE run compared to the Henry Archer Akva?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design GILDED AGE uses the CD-04-S and the Henry Archer Akva uses the Miyota 9039.

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CIGA Design GILDED AGEvsHenry Archer Akva

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

CIGA Design GILDED AGE

ciga-design-mechanical-watch-series-u-blue-planet-gilding-version

MSRP $1,999

Henry Archer Akva

HAC-AKV-SPC-BOR

MSRP $4,299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

Akva40mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

Akva40h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

Akva200m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

Akva$4,299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Gilded Age

Grey

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$4,299

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