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Henry Archer VesterhavvsJaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Classic

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Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599
Master Control Classic
Jaeger-LeCoultreMaster Control Classic
MSRP $8,950
What people say

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Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Classic

Owners widely praise the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Classic for its beautiful, sophisticated, and versatile design, with reviewers highlighting its faithful 36mm proportions, slim 8.15mm profile, and refined silver sunray dial featuring Dauphine hands and a blued seconds hand. The updated Calibre 899 automatic movement is noted for its reliability and 70-hour power reserve, and the overall finishing is considered excellent for its price point. Some owners find the hands blend into the dial, making legibility difficult without glasses, and one reviewer considers the "Automatique" text superfluous. The retail price of $8,600 is noted as a barrier by some, and one owner warns of micro-scratches on polished surfaces. Overall, owners rate the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Classic highly for its elegant design and refined finishing at its price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav40mm
Master Control Classic36mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav40h
Master Control Classic70h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav200m
Master Control Classic50m
MSRP
Vesterhav$4,599
Master Control Classic$8,950

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Mechanical
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
10.45mm
8.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Gray
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
899
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$8,950
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