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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsLorier Hydra SIII

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Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 3840h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$4,599
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$699

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What people say

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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