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Henry Archer AkvavsFarer GMT

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Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
GMT
FarerGMT
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
GMT36mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
GMT56h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
GMT100m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
GMT$1,375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$1,375

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Farer GMT

The Farer GMT Automatic is praised for its vibrant, legible sea-green sunburst dial and well-proportioned 39.5mm, 10mm thin case. The Top Grade ETA 2893-2 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the bronze crown, intended to develop patina, as a potentially unpopular design choice. Overall, reviewers consider the Farer GMT Automatic good value at its price point, highlighting the dial and case proportions as key strengths.

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