Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsZelos Swordfish 40mm Ti 'Blood Moon' Meteorite

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 at true scale

Vesterhav 38

Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti 'Blood Moon' Meteorite at true scale

Swordfish 40mm Ti 'Blood Moon' Meteorite

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

46mm

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$599

$529

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9019

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.45mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$529
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Reviews

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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking dials, and thin 38mm case, with one owner calling the mother-of-pearl dial stunning and the dimensions perfect for a smaller wrist. Reviewers and owners alike note the exceptional value under $500 and outstanding bracelet quality for a microbrand, with some considering it the best Henry Archer model to date. A potential drawback mentioned by one owner is its status as an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and exceptional value.

Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti 'Blood Moon' Meteorite

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti 'Blood Moon' Meteorite for its striking meteorite dial and excellent wearability, with the 40mm case and comfortable bracelet fitting well on a 7-inch wrist. The lume is noted as bright and long-lasting, and the case, bezel, and crystal are described as flawless. Some owners observe minor hairlines on the bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti 'Blood Moon' Meteorite highly for its gorgeous dial and comfortable build at the price point.

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