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Henry Archer ArkonavsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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

Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sylva
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$349

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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.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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