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Henry Archer AkvavsLongines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

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Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
MSRP $3,450

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE40mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE72h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE$3,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Thickness
10.5mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
L899.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase display and date indicated by small hand at

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$3,450

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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 MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE for its legible dial, romantic moonphase complication, and overall value for money. Reviewers note its classic design, barleycorn guilloché dial, and Roman numerals. Some owners find the strap superb, while others mention the cut-off Roman numeral six as a potential drawback. The watch has a 3 bar water resistance, limiting its use to drier environments, and the complete calendar requires manual adjustment for shorter months. On balance, the consensus is that the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE is highly regarded for its attractive dial and complication at its price point.

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