Henry Archer ØhavvsZelos Swordfish 40mm Ti

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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

Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti at true scale

Swordfish 40mm Ti

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

11.4mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$717

$459

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9019

Seiko NH35

Case

2 specs
Thickness
11.45mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$717
$459
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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.

Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti for its comfortable titanium construction, compact size, and short lugs, noting its solid build and value. The full lume dial and bezel insert are highlighted as bright and long-lasting, with the Seiko NH35 movement's crown winding described as smoother than alternatives. Some owners note the bracelet's male end links fit perfectly without play on the 40mm case. One owner found the titanium construction ultimately unsuitable for their preferences. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti highly for its comfortable wearability and impressive lume at its price point.