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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic as a beautiful, solid, and hard-wearing watch with great lume and a functional bezel. Some owners find it chunky and note that the non-removable bars limit strap options, while one reviewer suggests its utilitarian and angular look, combined with a non-tapering bracelet and substantial weight, indicates a need for evolutionary refinement. The 42mm case feels robust and over-engineered, featuring a unique SafeDive bezel system. The IWC 32111 automatic movement offers a 120-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic well for its robust build and unique bezel system, despite some finding it chunky.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 38
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic120h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic300m
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$599
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic$6,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.45mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
32111
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
120h
Jewels
0
21
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$6,700
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