Henry Archer RelativvsVario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31)

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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 Relativ at true scale

Relativ

Vario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31) at true scale

Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31)

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

MSRP

$287

$218

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VH31

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
n/a
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Nero 40mm
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VH31

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$287
$218
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Reviews

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

Henry Archer Relativ

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Relativ for its excellent build quality and finishing for the price, with many finding it wears lighter and feels more premium than its cost suggests. The lume is frequently noted as better than average, and some owners report outstanding accuracy, with figures ranging from +/- 2-3 seconds per day to -6 seconds per day. The 40mm case size is a positive for many, though one owner notes that Henry Archer watches are only available in 40mm or smaller, which deters some potential buyers. A few owners find certain dials less appealing in person than in photos, and one experienced a stiff rotating bezel. One owner observed a yellowish hue on the case that made matching bracelets difficult. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Relativ highly for its exceptional value and build quality, often feeling it punches well above its price class.

Vario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31)

Owners widely appreciate the Vario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31) for its Seiko VH31 movement, which provides a sweeping second hand that ticks four times per second, mimicking a mechanical watch's motion. This movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting a loss of only 20 seconds over eight months, and is favored for its low maintenance compared to automatic movements. The sweeping quartz is seen as a rare and interesting feature that distinguishes it from typical quartz watches. Overall, owners rate the Vario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31) highly for its unique sweeping quartz movement and impressive accuracy at the price point.