Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Henry Archer Arkona?

At MSRP the CIGA Design GILDED AGE is the cheaper of the two at $1,999, against $4,999 for the Henry Archer Arkona — a $3,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Henry Archer Arkona?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Arkona — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Henry Archer Arkona?

The Henry Archer Arkona is rated to 200m versus 30m for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Henry Archer Arkona?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Arkona.

What movement does the CIGA Design GILDED AGE run compared to the Henry Archer Arkona?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design GILDED AGE uses the CD-04-S and the Henry Archer Arkona uses the Miyota 9015.

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CIGA Design GILDED AGEvsHenry Archer Arkona

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CIGA Design GILDED AGE

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MSRP $1,999

Henry Archer Arkona

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MSRP $4,999

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

Arkona40mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

Arkona40h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

Arkona200m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

Arkona$4,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Gilded Age

Sylva

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$4,999

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