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Henry Archer AkvavsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Akva200m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.3mm
Thickness
10.5mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$3,700

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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