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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsPagani Design PD-1778

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Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599
PD-1778
Pagani DesignPD-1778
MSRP $159

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
PD-177840mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 3840h
PD-177842h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
PD-1778100m
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$4,599
PD-1778$159

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.45mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$159

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1778

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1778 for appearing more attractive in person than in promotional images, with specific commendations for its dial color, anti-reflective coating, and case finishing relative to its price. However, the dial's font and branding are frequently disliked, with a preference for a simple logo. Some owners find the watch to be slightly too large and report difficulties with strap compatibility. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1778 highly for its aesthetic appeal and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about the dial text and case dimensions.

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