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Henry Archer · Akva

Henry Archer Akva

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$560Sold out

Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Grey

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic

Miyota

Miyota's no-date variant of the 9015 platform, eliminating the date complication for a cleaner dial design. At 4.0mm thick it is notably slimmer than the 9015, making it attractive for watches where case thickness matters. The absence of a date mechanism also means one fewer point of mechanical complexity, and many watchmakers consider it the most refined movement in Miyota's lineup.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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17 colorways

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01The market

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Retail$560

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03The community take

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Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Akva for its excellent build and finish quality, great size, and value, with many noting its thinness for a dive watch and impressive lume. The clean no-date dial and unique design are frequently highlighted, with some owners finding it versatile enough to be worn alongside luxury brands. One owner reports perfect timekeeping, while another notes an accuracy of approximately -6 seconds per day. The bezel action is criticized by one owner for being slippery with strong ratcheting. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Akva highly for its impressive build quality and design at its price point.

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