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Henry Archer ArkonavsSeiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition300m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Sylva
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
6R54
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$1,750

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition features a 40mm case, 300m water resistance, and a 72-hour power reserve from the Calibre 6R55 movement, with a new grey bezel insert and a wave-patterned silvery-white dial. Owners find the watch attractive and the large case wears well without feeling bulky. However, some consider the price of €1900 for a 6R54 movement with an accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day to be too high, and the production run of 6000 units is not seen as a true limited edition. Overall, owners find the Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition aesthetically pleasing with good wearability, but express concerns regarding its value proposition and movement accuracy for the price.

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