Side by side

Henry Archer ArkonavsHorage Lensman 2

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
Lensman 2
HorageLensman 2
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
Lensman 239mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
Lensman 272h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
Lensman 250m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
Lensman 2$6,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.8mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
No
Dial Color
Sylva
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Horage K2
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Complications
None
Exposure Calculator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$6,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Henry Archer Arkona

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Arkona for its dial, overall build quality, and value, with one owner calling it a "thing of beauty" and another a "shockingly good value for the price." The lume is noted as killer, and the 40mm case wears smaller. However, some owners find the guilloche dial standard and similar to other brands, and one commenter feels the brand sticks too closely to a "bling Explorer" niche. One owner found the bracelet detracted from the dial, preferring a rubber strap, and another noted the bracelet tapers to 16mm, which felt narrower than preferred. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Arkona highly for its dial aesthetics and perceived value.

Horage Lensman 2

The Horage Lensman 2 is recognized for its innovative photographic exposure calculator bezel and legible dial, making it a functional tool for outdoor photography. Reviewers highlight its well-executed 39mm hybrid titanium and aluminum case, COSC-certified K2 GMT movement, and overall good sizing. The watch is priced at CHF 5,450. On balance, reviewers rate the Horage Lensman 2 highly for its unique functionality as a camera tool combined with its luxury micro-rotor GMT features.

From video reviewers

The K2 Micro-Rotor Calibre is a key innovation in the watch. The watch's prominent lug-to-lug fit may be noticeable compared to other watches. Reviewers disagree on the importance of the sliding exposure scale on the bi-directional bezel, with some considering it a unique feature for photographers and others not explicitly mentioning it as a notable aspect.

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