Which is cheaper, the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph or the Henry Archer Akva?

At MSRP the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $2,784, against $4,299 for the Henry Archer Akva — a $1,515 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph or the Henry Archer Akva?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph or the Henry Archer Akva?

The Henry Archer Akva is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph or the Henry Archer Akva?

The Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph carries a 54-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Akva.

What movement does the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph run compared to the Henry Archer Akva?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph uses the ETA 7753 and the Henry Archer Akva uses the Miyota 9039.

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Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph

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MSRP $2,784

Henry Archer Akva

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MSRP $4,299

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Autosport Racing Chronograph43mm

Akva40mm

Power Reserve

Autosport Racing Chronograph54h

Akva40h

Water Resistance

Autosport Racing Chronograph100m

Akva200m

MSRP

Autosport Racing Chronograph$2,784

Akva$4,299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Tangerine

Grey

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 7753

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

54h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$4,299

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