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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 Edition40mm
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$1,400

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
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
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$1,400

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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, distinguished by a grey bezel insert and a wave-patterned silvery-white dial. The clasp includes an improved diving suit extension. Owners note the MarineMaster case is comfortable and wearable. However, some owners criticize the 6R54 movement's accuracy, reporting deviations of +25/-15 seconds per day, and find the production number too large for a "limited" edition, deeming it too expensive. On balance, owners rate the Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition positively for its comfortable case and attractive dial, despite concerns regarding its price and movement accuracy.

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