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Henry Archer ØhavvsPraesidus Rec Spec

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Øhav
Henry ArcherØhav
MSRP $5,499
Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Øhav40mm
Rec Spec38mm
Power Reserve
Øhav40h
Rec Spec40h
Water Resistance
Øhav200m
Rec Spec100m
MSRP
Øhav$5,499
Rec Spec$235

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Nylon NATO 38mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
Seiko NH36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,499
$235

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What people say

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Henry Archer Øhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Øhav for its quality, finish, and dial that comes alive in direct light, with applied indices creating a depth effect and good lume. The watch achieves +0spd out of the box, and its mirror-polished rehaut is a highlight. However, the date window is consistently noted as very small and illegible, and one owner found the crown could be grippier, though winding is smooth. Some owners are disappointed that the dial effect is not as bright as website photos suggest and that the pattern is identical across colorways. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Øhav highly for its dial's depth effect and excellent out-of-the-box accuracy.

Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

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