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Henry Archer AkvavsSugess MoonPhase Master SU2528

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Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
MoonPhase Master SU2528
SugessMoonPhase Master SU2528
MSRP $599

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
MoonPhase Master SU252840mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
MoonPhase Master SU252848h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
MoonPhase Master SU25285m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
MoonPhase Master SU2528$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Thickness
10.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
200m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
None
X1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ST2528
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$599

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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.

Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 for its visually stunning and glittery aventurine dial, considered exceptional value for its price, with some noting smooth hand-winding and good case polishing. Accuracy varies, with reports ranging from +3 seconds per day to -6 seconds per day, and one owner experienced a stuttering movement in a previous unit. Some find the watch too thick for a dress watch, the rotor unusually loud, and the 21mm lug width unorthodox, while the moonphase complication's accuracy is questioned by one owner due to a potential dial cut flaw. Overall, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2528 highly for its gorgeous aventurine dial and impressive complications at an accessible price point.

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