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Henry Archer AkvavsIslander Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case and Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-34

Q: Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Akva or the Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case and Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-34?

At MSRP the Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case and Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-34 is the cheaper of the two at $469, against $4,299 for the Henry Archer Akva — a $3,830 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Akva or the Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case and Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-34?

The Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case and Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-34 wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Akva — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Q: What movement does the Henry Archer Akva run compared to the Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case and Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-34?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Akva uses the Miyota 9039 and the Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case and Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-34 uses the Seiko NH36.

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

Henry Archer Akva

HAC-AKV-SPC-BOR

MSRP $4,299

Islander Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case and Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-34

islander-black-dial-automatic-dive-watch-with-dlc-case-and-bracelet-ar-sapphire-

MSRP $469

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Akva40mm

Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case and Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-3443mm

Power Reserve

Akva40h

Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case and Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-34—

Water Resistance

Akva200m

Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case and Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-34200m

MSRP

Akva$4,299

Islander Black Dial Automatic Dive Watch with DLC Case and Bracelet, AR Sapphire Crystal, and Luminous Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-34$469

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

40mm

43mm

Thickness

10.5mm

14mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Caseback

Solid

Engraved screw-in back

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Grey

—

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH36

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,299

$469

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