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Henry Archer ArkonavsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
24mm
Thickness
11.5mm
4.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
29.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Yellow PVD coating
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sylva
White
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
L209.2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

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.

Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

Owners widely praise LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its slim, elegant, and gorgeous design, with many finding the bracelets comfortable for daily wear. The quartz models are highlighted for grab-and-go convenience and reliability, while the automatic versions are noted as finely finished dress pieces. The watch is considered a good value, with automatic models available grey market for under $1000. Some owners mention the styling might not appeal to everyone, and one owner's partner's burgundy model has held up well over two years. Overall, owners rate LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES highly for its elegant styling and value proposition.

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