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Arken · ALTERUM

Arken ALTERUM

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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-lug
46mm
Material
Titanium
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic

Miyota

Miyota's premium automatic caliber positioned as a Japanese alternative to the ETA 2824-2 and Sellita SW200-1. The 9015 adds hacking, hand-winding, and a smoother 28,800 vph beat rate over the budget 8215. Its thinner profile and higher jewel count make it a favorite among microbrands seeking a reliable mid-range movement that punches above its price point.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
1
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
fabric_nato

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The Arken ALTERUM is widely praised for its innovative dual-time complication, a proprietary module based on the Miyota 9015 movement, offering a unique travel timer solution at its price point. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm titanium case, improved BGW9 lume with molded indexes, and 200m water resistance. The movement's dual 12-hour hands with independent AM/PM indicators are noted as a clever feature, though setting the dual timezones is described as less intuitive than traditional GMTs. Some sources mention the hands are slightly short to avoid obscuring the AM/PM indicators. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Arken ALTERUM highly for its innovative dual-time complication and comfortable titanium case at a competitive price.

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