Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Akva or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Akva is the cheaper of the two at $4,299, against $29,100 for the Rolex Deepsea Challenge — a $24,801 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Akva or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge wears larger at 50mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Akva — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Akva or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is rated to 11000m versus 200m for the Henry Archer Akva.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Akva or the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Akva.

What movement does the Henry Archer Akva run compared to the Rolex Deepsea Challenge?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Akva uses the Miyota 9039 and the Rolex Deepsea Challenge uses the 3230.

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Henry Archer Akva

HAC-AKV-SPC-BOR

MSRP $4,299

Rolex Deepsea Challenge

126067

MSRP $29,100

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Akva40mm

Deepsea Challenge50mm

Power Reserve

Akva40h

Deepsea Challenge70h

Water Resistance

Akva200m

Deepsea Challenge1,000m

MSRP

Akva$4,299

Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

40mm

50mm

Thickness

10.5mm

9.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Material

Stainless Steel

RLX Titanium

Finish

Brushed and polished

RLX titanium

Water Resistance

200m

1000m

Caseback

Solid

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock system case architecture with nitrogen-alloyed steel ring and helium escape valve

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Grey

Black

Indices

Applied

Index

Lume

None

Chromalight

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

3230

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,299

$29,100

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