Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Akva or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $4,299 for the Henry Archer Akva — a $3,984 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Akva or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Akva — a 1.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Akva or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Henry Archer Akva is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Akva or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Akva.

What movement does the Henry Archer Akva run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Akva uses the Miyota 9039 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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Henry Archer AkvavsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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Henry Archer Akva

HAC-AKV-SPC-BOR

MSRP $4,299

Seiko Essentials Automatic

srph87

MSRP $315

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Akva40mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Akva40h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Akva200m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Akva$4,299

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Grey

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

4R35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,299

$315

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