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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsSeiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition is praised for its well-executed movie homage, featuring a striking silver-to-blue gradient dial with a hidden shark design and the "JAWS" logo. Owners note the special case back marked with the Orca boat and shark fin, and the inclusion of a special box. The watch is considered a fun summer piece, with a comfortable blue silicone strap, despite its 45mm dimensions. The 4R36 automatic movement is noted to have a 41-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between +45 and -35 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition for its unique Jaws-themed dial and commemorative details.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 38
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$599
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition$795

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
45mm
Thickness
10.45mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$795
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