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Henry Archer AkvavsLongines PrimaLuna Moonphase

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

Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
PrimaLuna Moonphase
LonginesPrimaLuna Moonphase
MSRP $2,950

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
PrimaLuna Moonphase34mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
PrimaLuna Moonphase72h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
PrimaLuna Moonphase30m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
PrimaLuna Moonphase$2,950

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
8mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Grey
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
L899.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, Moon phase display at 6 o'clock

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$2,950

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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.

Longines PrimaLuna Moonphase

The Longines PrimaLuna Moonphase features a fluid case design and a 72-hour power reserve from its automatic movement. Owners note its accuracy averages 1.3 seconds lost per day across six positions, and 3 to 4 seconds on the wrist, performing within COSC standards. Previously, moon phase models utilized quartz movements, a detail that may not appeal to mechanical watch enthusiasts. Overall, owners rate the Longines PrimaLuna Moonphase highly for its updated automatic movement and reliable timekeeping.

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