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Henry Archer AkvavsOak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

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Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Water Resistance
Akva200m
The Humboldt GMT200m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
The Humboldt GMT$2,175

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Grey
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW330
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$2,175

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What people say

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT owners widely praise its exceptional accuracy, often running at or near 0 seconds per day, and its comfortable wearability with subtle design details. The construction quality for the price point, sandwich lume, and anti-magnetic properties are also highlighted. Some owners find the bracelet sizing adjustment slightly awkward, and one noted the lume could be brighter. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT highly for its accuracy and comfortable wearability.

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