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Henry Archer AkvavsSugess MoonPhase Master S394

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

Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
MoonPhase Master S394
SugessMoonPhase Master S394
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
MoonPhase Master S39440mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
MoonPhase Master S39445h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
MoonPhase Master S39450m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
MoonPhase Master S394$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Case Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seagull ST21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$449

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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.

Sugess MoonPhase Master S394

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master S394 for its impressive value, offering multiple complications at a sub-$200 price point, with one owner highlighting its deep blue dial and applied markers. While one owner finds the 14mm thickness acceptable and wearable, another notes the included straps are subpar and the movement finishing is rough under magnification. The long lugs can also create a noticeable gap with the strap. On balance, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master S394 highly for the significant complications and aesthetic appeal it delivers at its accessible price.

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