Henry Archer ArkonavsMovado Series 800 Automatic

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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.

Henry Archer Arkona at true scale

Arkona

Movado Series 800 Automatic at true scale

Series 800 Automatic

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

11.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$652

lowest

$1,895

Movement

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sylva
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$652
$1,895
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Reviews

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Henry Archer Arkona

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.

Movado Series 800 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Movado Series 800 Automatic for its fantastic appearance and durability over years of wear, with one owner noting it looks great and functions well within a $400 budget. Some owners consider it a good luck charm. A reviewer describes the quartz chronographs in the Series 800 line as tool-watch looking with a dive watch feel, featuring polished elements and a sunray dial. One owner notes that some lumed indices are cut off and date wheels are not color-matched. Owners question its value proposition compared to other brands, with second-hand prices ranging from $400-800€. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Movado Series 800 Automatic well for its aesthetic appeal and perceived durability over time.