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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsOrient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

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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.

Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, attractive dials with gradient effects, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. The bracelet is noted by some as surprisingly quiet and smooth, and the watch is considered to wear well on smaller wrists. Some owners find the traditional circle indices less unique than other models, and a few note minor issues like slightly misaligned chapter markers or a "grindy" hand-winding feel. Overall, owners rate the Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 38
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$599
Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
41.8mm
Thickness
10.45mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$375
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