Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 or the Horage Lensman 2?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 is the cheaper of the two at $4,599, against $6,100 for the Horage Lensman 2 — a $1,501 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 or the Horage Lensman 2?

The Horage Lensman 2 wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 or the Horage Lensman 2?

The Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Horage Lensman 2.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 or the Horage Lensman 2?

The Horage Lensman 2 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38.

What movement does the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 run compared to the Horage Lensman 2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 uses the Miyota 9019 and the Horage Lensman 2 uses the Horage K2.

Side by side

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsHorage Lensman 2

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

vesterhav-38-celsius-blue

MSRP $4,599

Horage Lensman 2

lensman-2

MSRP $6,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vesterhav 3838mm

Lensman 239mm

Power Reserve

Vesterhav 3840h

Lensman 272h

Water Resistance

Vesterhav 38200m

Lensman 250m

MSRP

Vesterhav 38$4,599

Lensman 2$6,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9019

Horage K2

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Complications

None

Exposure Calculator

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,599

$6,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

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Horage Lensman 2

The Horage Lensman 2 is recognized for its innovative photographic exposure calculator bezel and legible dial, making it a functional tool for outdoor photography. Reviewers highlight its well-executed 39mm hybrid titanium and aluminum case, COSC-certified K2 GMT movement, and overall good sizing. The watch is priced at CHF 5,450. On balance, reviewers rate the Horage Lensman 2 highly for its unique functionality as a camera tool combined with its luxury micro-rotor GMT features.

From video reviewers

The K2 Micro-Rotor Calibre is a key innovation in the watch. The watch's prominent lug-to-lug fit may be noticeable compared to other watches. Reviewers disagree on the importance of the sliding exposure scale on the bi-directional bezel, with some considering it a unique feature for photographers and others not explicitly mentioning it as a notable aspect.

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