Henry Archer ArkonavsHenry Archer Øhav
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Arkona

Øhav
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11.4mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$652
lowest
$717
Movement
Miyota 9015
Miyota 9019
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Arkona for its outstanding value, beautiful dials, and killer lume, with many calling it a "thing of beauty" and a "shockingly good value." The 40mm case is noted to wear smaller, and the build quality is consistently highlighted. Some owners find the guilloche dial a bit standard and prefer alternative textures or strap options, with one owner noting the bracelet tapers to 16mm, which felt narrower than preferred. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Arkona highly for its exceptional value and attractive dial designs.
Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Øhav for its beautiful design, particularly the dial's depth effect created by applied indices and a floating effect from markers, with one owner noting it looks Grand Seiko-esque. The watch's finishing is considered a cut above its price point, and winding is smooth. However, the date window is consistently described as illegible, and one owner found the date wheel slightly off-center. The dial's pattern is identical across colorways, a point of disappointment for some compared to advertising. The watch achieves +0spd out of the box. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Øhav highly for its dial finishing and value, despite the illegible date window.
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