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Henry Archer AkvavsOrient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

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

Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
Orient75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
MSRP $405

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B39.9mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B40h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B200m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B$405

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.9mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$405

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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.

Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

The Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B is widely praised for its classy, dressy aesthetic, beautiful periwinkle or light blue sunray dial with deep-relief radial grooves, and crisp engraved bezel numerals, all within a compact 39.9mm to 40mm case. Owners consider it a great value, with some noting it looks better in person and is destined to become a classic, punching above its price point. One owner finds the dial color too feminine for a dive watch and considered the dial craftsmanship inferior to the Presage Cocktail series, while another flags the lack of lume as a drawback. The bracelet clasp and end links are consistently considered a weak point, and the steel case is noted as less rounded than other Orient divers. The watch features 200m water resistance and a 46.5mm lug-to-lug measurement. Overall, owners rate the Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B highly for its stunning dial and compact size at the price.

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