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Henry Archer TidevandvsTimefactors Speedbird GMT

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What people say

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Henry Archer Tidevand

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidevand for its exceptional finishing, highlighting the contrast between brushing and beveled polished edges, and its spectacular Aventurine dial, which evokes a sense of space. The BGW9 lume is described as "off the charts" and provides strong nighttime visibility, complementing the watch's rugged construction and refined aesthetic. The 40mm case is noted as being thin at 10.65mm, and the watch features a 120-click diver's bezel and 200 meters of water resistance. One owner reported tight bracelet push pins, but Henry Archer's customer service resolved the issue. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidevand highly for its striking Aventurine dial and robust lume.

From video reviewers

The unique gemstone dial is a standout feature. The polished tungsten bezel is a fingerprint magnet. Reviewers disagreed on the practicality of an all-orange watch for daily wear.

Timefactors Speedbird GMT

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Speedbird GMT for its quality and value, with many appreciating its 36mm case size for wearability and its surprisingly good bracelet. Some owners note the GMT function is on an inner ring, and one owner found the date wheel sunken. The watch is noted for its classic aesthetic and is considered a good value, though purchasing requires patience due to limited order windows. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Speedbird GMT highly for its wearability and value at the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidevand40mm
Speedbird GMT36mm
Power Reserve
Tidevand
Speedbird GMT
Water Resistance
Tidevand200m
Speedbird GMT100m
MSRP
Tidevand$652
Speedbird GMT$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
10.65mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
None
Super Luminova X1 C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$652
$315
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