Which is cheaper, the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition or the Henry Archer Arkona?

At MSRP the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition is the cheaper of the two at $790, against $4,999 for the Henry Archer Arkona — a $4,209 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition or the Henry Archer Arkona?

The Henry Archer Arkona wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition or the Henry Archer Arkona?

The Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Arkona.

What movement does the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition run compared to the Henry Archer Arkona?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition uses the Miyota 9039 and the Henry Archer Arkona uses the Miyota 9015.

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Duckworth Prestex California Limited EditionvsHenry Archer Arkona

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Duckworth Prestex California Limited Edition

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MSRP $790

Henry Archer Arkona

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MSRP $4,999

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

California Limited Edition39mm

Arkona40mm

Power Reserve

California Limited Edition42h

Arkona40h

Water Resistance

California Limited Edition200m

Arkona200m

MSRP

California Limited Edition$790

Arkona$4,999

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Sylva

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$790

$4,999

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