Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Henry Archer Akva?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB1405 is the cheaper of the two at $1,499, against $4,299 for the Henry Archer Akva — a $2,800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Henry Archer Akva?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Akva — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Henry Archer Akva?

The Henry Archer Akva is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Henry Archer Akva?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Henry Archer Akva runs a automatic (Miyota 9039).

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Astor + Banks AB1405vsHenry Archer Akva

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Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Henry Archer Akva

HAC-AKV-SPC-BOR

MSRP $4,299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Akva40mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Akva40h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Akva200m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Akva$4,299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Grey

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

Miyota 9039

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$4,299

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