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Henry Archer VesterhavvsLilienthal Berlin Octachrono – Black Olive

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial execution are consistently praised. The slim profile combined with 200-meter water resistance is a notable strength. Reviewers found no shared weaknesses.

Lilienthal Berlin Octachrono – Black Olive

Owners widely praise Lilienthal Berlin for its award-winning minimalist design and value, particularly when purchased at a discount, with one owner noting the Meteorite IV model looks as good as a much more expensive watch. Some owners appreciate the blue and orange sunburst dial and good finishing, while others find the dial and hands machine-stamped without polished edges and the leather quality basic. Owners report sharp case edges causing skin irritation and difficult-to-remove strap pins, with one finding it unwearable due to discomfort, though another enjoyed the clean design and good lume. The brand's minimalist aesthetic is praised, but some models lack lume, and some owners have experienced significant shipping delays and unresponsive customer support, with some describing the company as potentially fraudulent. Overall, owners rate Lilienthal Berlin highly for its Bauhaus-inspired design and perceived value, though concerns about quality and customer service are noted.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav40mm
Octachrono – Black Olive40mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav
Octachrono – Black Olive
Water Resistance
Vesterhav200m
Octachrono – Black Olive50m
MSRP
Vesterhav$599
Octachrono – Black Olive$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
10.45mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota JS25
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$299
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