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Henry Archer AkvavsPhoibos Reef Master

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

Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$335

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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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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