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Henry Archer ArkonavsMarathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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

Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonTSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,550

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz46mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
46mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sylva
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$1,550

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What people say

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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.

Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its ISO 6425 certification and practical, everyday wearability, with one owner noting the movement sets and ticks fine with expected quartz accuracy. The bezel and crystal are also described as great. One owner reports the 41mm TSAR wears small and has a field watch aesthetic, while another notes the TSAR Medium, listed at 12mm thick, visually appears thicker. Overall, owners rate the Marathon TSAR (Tritium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its robust build and practical design.

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