Which is bigger, the Compass Timepieces Explorer or the Henry Archer Arkona?

The Compass Timepieces Explorer wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Arkona — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Compass Timepieces Explorer or the Henry Archer Arkona?

The Henry Archer Arkona is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Compass Timepieces Explorer.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Compass Timepieces Explorer or the Henry Archer Arkona?

The Henry Archer Arkona carries a 40-hour power reserve against 39 hours on the Compass Timepieces Explorer.

What movement does the Compass Timepieces Explorer run compared to the Henry Archer Arkona?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Compass Timepieces Explorer uses the ETA 2824-2 and the Henry Archer Arkona uses the Miyota 9015.

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Compass Timepieces ExplorervsHenry Archer Arkona

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Compass Timepieces Explorer

explorer-white

Henry Archer Arkona

arkona-sylva

MSRP $4,999

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Explorer42mm

Arkona40mm

Power Reserve

Explorer39h

Arkona40h

Water Resistance

Explorer100m

Arkona200m

MSRP

Explorer—

Arkona$4,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Sylva

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

39h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$4,999

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