Henry Archer ArkonavsYema Navygraf Heritage

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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

Yema Navygraf Heritage at true scale

Navygraf Heritage

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

11.5mm

10.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$652

lowest

$990

Movement

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sylva
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$652
$990
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Yema Navygraf Heritage

Owners widely praise the Yema Navygraf Heritage for its comfortable 39mm wearability and faithful 1970s reissue design, noting craftsmanship better than expected. Some owners report quality control issues including bezel free play and misalignment, while others find the bezel very tight to turn despite precise 120 clicks. The in-house MBP2000 movement is noted by some to be loud and run approximately +10 to +15 seconds per day. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Navygraf Heritage for its retro aesthetic and comfortable sizing, with noted concerns around movement accuracy and bezel action.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size and comfortable wearability are consistently praised. The in-house MBP1000 movement is mentioned as a strength by multiple reviewers. Reviewers disagree on the movement's quality, with one suggesting it should not have passed quality control while others highlight it as a positive feature.

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