Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design MACHINA or the Henry Archer Akva?

At MSRP the CIGA Design MACHINA is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $4,299 for the Henry Archer Akva — a $3,900 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design MACHINA or the Henry Archer Akva?

The Henry Archer Akva is rated to 200m versus 30m for the CIGA Design MACHINA.

What movement does the CIGA Design MACHINA run compared to the Henry Archer Akva?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design MACHINA uses the CD-01 and the Henry Archer Akva uses the Miyota 9039.

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CIGA Design MACHINAvsHenry Archer Akva

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

CIGA Design MACHINA

ciga-design-mechanical-watch-series-x-machina

MSRP $399

Henry Archer Akva

HAC-AKV-SPC-BOR

MSRP $4,299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MACHINA—

Akva40mm

Power Reserve

MACHINA—

Akva40h

Water Resistance

MACHINA30m

Akva200m

MSRP

MACHINA$399

Akva$4,299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

White

Grey

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova material for long-lasting night visibility

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-01

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

—

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$4,299

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