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Henry Archer AkvavsYema Skin Diver CMM.20

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Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
Skin Diver CMM.20
YemaSkin Diver CMM.20
MSRP $2,372

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
Skin Diver CMM.2039.5mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
Skin Diver CMM.2040h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
Skin Diver CMM.20200m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
Skin Diver CMM.20$2,372

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Yema CMM.20

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$2,372

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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.

Yema Skin Diver CMM.20

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 for its vintage aesthetic, 39mm-39.5mm case size, and the in-house CMM.20 micro-rotor movement. The watch features a textured cream dial, sharp applied indices, and a satisfyingly over-engineered push-to-turn bi-directional bezel. The fully brushed bracelet with toolless micro-adjust clasp is highlighted as a significant improvement, though some note its extended lug-to-lug may challenge smaller wrists. Accuracy figures range from -3/+7 seconds per day to erratic results between 0 and -10 seconds per day, with a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners express concerns about the brand's QC reputation and the micro-rotor movement's performance, while one reviewer noted questionable finishing on a prototype's hour hand and a rattly clasp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 highly for its vintage styling and improved bracelet at the price.

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