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Henry Archer AkvavsLongines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

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Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
MSRP $4,150

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE40mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
Water Resistance
Akva200m
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE$4,150

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
10.5mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.7mm
Lug Width
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
L687.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$4,150

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE for its beautiful and legible dial, offering significant complications for its value. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day and another stating it is their most accurate watch. Some find the chronograph hour hand placement inconvenient, and the date hand can occasionally overlap the hour hand. The watch is noted as being thick, typical of Valjoux-based chronographs, and its 3 bar water resistance limits it to less demanding environments. One owner observed scuffs on the case of their example, and another found the blue on the band and numerals less vibrant than pictured. Overall, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE highly for its impressive complications and aesthetic appeal at its price point.

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