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Henry Archer AkvavsPagani Design PD-1644 Full Black

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Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
PD-1644 Full Black
Pagani DesignPD-1644 Full Black
MSRP $115

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
PD-1644 Full Black40mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
PD-1644 Full Black40h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
PD-1644 Full Black100m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
PD-1644 Full Black$115

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$115

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black

Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black owners praise its incredible value, solid build quality with stainless steel cases, solid end links, and sapphire crystals, and the sweeping chronograph seconds hand provided by its Seiko VK63 mecaquartz movement. Some owners appreciate its finishing and feel on the wrist, considering it a legitimate brand rather than a replica. However, subdial legibility can be an issue in low light, and the lume is described as almost non-existent. One owner notes sharp clasp edges, and another points out that hands may not always align perfectly. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black highly for its exceptional value and mecaquartz chronograph functionality at its price point.

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