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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsMKII Project 300

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Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599
Project 300
MKIIProject 300
MSRP $1,995
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.

MKII Project 300

Owners widely praise the MKII Project 300 for its balanced aesthetic, with one owner noting its lume "glows like a torch." Reviewers highlight its design as a dive watch inspired by the Omega Seamaster 300, emphasizing high legibility with a bold yet balanced appearance. One owner found the 41.25mm case fit their wrist perfectly. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the MKII Project 300 highly for its striking lume and well-proportioned dive watch design.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
Project 30041.25mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 3840h
Project 300
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
Project 300300m
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$4,599
Project 300$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41.25mm
Thickness
10.45mm
13.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$1,995
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