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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-010

Owners praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH's elegant 37mm size, symmetrical bicompax layout, and crisp chronograph pushers with a swift reset. The salmon dial is described as copper-toned with highly polished, legible Breguet numerals. Some owners find the 13mm thickness and 43mm lug-to-lug wearable, while others note the 14.3mm thickness detracts from wearability. The TMI NE86A movement has a claimed 45-hour power reserve and accuracy ranging from +25/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH for its retro charm and enjoyable chronograph operation, despite some reservations about its thickness.

From video reviewers

The Miyota Cal. 9122 automatic movement with triple calendar complications is a key strength. The watch features a vertical brushed ivory dial with black subdials and Breguet numerals. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or points of disagreement.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01035mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 38
ROYAL SMITH 90-01040h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01050m
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$599
ROYAL SMITH 90-010$1,050

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
10.45mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Ivory

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
Miyota 9122
Power Reserve
0h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$1,050
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