Henry Archer ØhavvsHenry Archer Vesterhav 38

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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 Øhav at true scale

Øhav

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 at true scale

Vesterhav 38

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

11.4mm

10.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$717

$599

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9019

Miyota 9019

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.45mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Blue

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$717
$599
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Reviews

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

Henry Archer Øhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Øhav for its beautiful design, particularly the dial's depth effect created by applied indices and a floating effect from markers, with one owner noting it looks Grand Seiko-esque. The watch's finishing is considered a cut above its price point, and winding is smooth. However, the date window is consistently described as illegible, and one owner found the date wheel slightly off-center. The dial's pattern is identical across colorways, a point of disappointment for some compared to advertising. The watch achieves +0spd out of the box. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Øhav highly for its dial finishing and value, despite the illegible date window.

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking dials, and thin 38mm case, with one owner calling the mother-of-pearl dial stunning and the dimensions perfect for a smaller wrist. Reviewers and owners alike note the exceptional value under $500 and outstanding bracelet quality for a microbrand, with some considering it the best Henry Archer model to date. A potential drawback mentioned by one owner is its status as an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and exceptional value.

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