Which is cheaper, the Depancel Allure Valjoux or the Henry Archer Akva?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Akva is the cheaper of the two at $4,299, against $4,524 for the Depancel Allure Valjoux — a $225 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Allure Valjoux or the Henry Archer Akva?

The Depancel Allure Valjoux wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Akva — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Allure Valjoux or the Henry Archer Akva?

The Henry Archer Akva is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Depancel Allure Valjoux.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Allure Valjoux or the Henry Archer Akva?

The Henry Archer Akva carries a 40-hour power reserve against 39 hours on the Depancel Allure Valjoux.

What movement does the Depancel Allure Valjoux run compared to the Henry Archer Akva?

The Depancel Allure Valjoux runs a manual caliber (Valjoux 92), while the Henry Archer Akva runs a automatic (Miyota 9039).

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Depancel Allure Valjoux

allure-valjoux-92-bleu-de-france

MSRP $4,524

Henry Archer Akva

HAC-AKV-SPC-BOR

MSRP $4,299

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Allure Valjoux43mm

Akva40mm

Power Reserve

Allure Valjoux39h

Akva40h

Water Resistance

Allure Valjoux50m

Akva200m

MSRP

Allure Valjoux$4,524

Akva$4,299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Grey

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 92

Miyota 9039

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

39h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$4,299

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