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Henry Archer AkvavsSeiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition40mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition300m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,400

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$1,400

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition features a 40mm case, 300m water resistance, and a 72-hour power reserve from the Calibre 6R55 movement, distinguished by a grey bezel insert and a wave-patterned silvery-white dial. The clasp includes an improved diving suit extension. Owners note the MarineMaster case is comfortable and wearable. However, some owners criticize the 6R54 movement's accuracy, reporting deviations of +25/-15 seconds per day, and find the production number too large for a "limited" edition, deeming it too expensive. On balance, owners rate the Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition positively for its comfortable case and attractive dial, despite concerns regarding its price and movement accuracy.

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