Henry Archer SekvensvsTissot Gentleman

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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 Sekvens at true scale

Sekvens

Tissot Gentleman at true scale

Gentleman

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

n/a

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$365

lowest

$950

Movement

Seiko NH35

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Nero 40mm
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$365
$950
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Reviews

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

Henry Archer Sekvens

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Sekvens for its exceptional finishing and build quality for the price, with many noting its attractive, versatile design and excellent customer service. The DLC coating is considered top-tier, and the watches are described as looking better in person than in photos, with some owners highlighting the lume and comfortable bracelets. One owner reports the automatic movement keeps great time, while another notes accuracy around +4/5 sec/day. The case is described as a "bling" finish, suitable as a GADA or business watch. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Sekvens highly for its impressive finishing and value, making it a standout option for its price point.

Tissot Gentleman

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its exceptional value, versatile design, and impressive finishing that appears a tier above its price point. The Powermatic 80 movement is consistently highlighted for its 80-hour power reserve and reliability, with some models featuring a silicon balance spring. Owners appreciate its comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of the 40mm size being ideal for most wrists and the 38mm variant being a "Goldilocks" size. The dial's sunburst and pyramidal finishes are noted for how they interact with light, and its build quality is often compared favorably to more expensive alternatives. Some owners desire a smaller 36-38mm size, and one reviewer found the "Powermatic 80 Silicium" text on the dial perplexing. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Gentleman highly for its refined aesthetics and robust movement at an attractive price.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers also agree on its value at the price point. No shared weaknesses were identified.