Henry Archer HavstrømvsOrient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

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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 Havstrøm at true scale

Havstrøm

Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B at true scale

75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

Diameter

40mm

39.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46.5mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$652

$405

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9019

Orient F6722

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.9mm
Thickness
11mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Icewake
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$652
$405
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Reviews

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Henry Archer Havstrøm

Owners praise the Henry Archer Havstrøm for its pleasing finish and the dial's uncluttered design and legibility, with particular appreciation for the crown's accent. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Havstrøm highly for its finishing and dial design at the price point.

Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

The Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B is widely praised for its classy, dressy aesthetic, beautiful periwinkle or light blue sunray dial with deep-relief radial grooves, and crisp engraved bezel numerals, with owners finding it looks better in person and punches above its price point. The compact 39.9mm case and slim-feeling case are also noted as strengths. Some owners would have preferred a white dial for versatility, and one commenter found the dial craftsmanship inferior to the Presage Cocktail series. The bracelet clasp and end links are considered a weak point, and the lack of lume is a drawback. The Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B was secured for $255 USD and is considered a great value and a beautiful dress watch under $400. Overall, owners and the community rate the Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B highly for its stunning dial and compact, dressy design at a competitive price.

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