Which is cheaper, the Geckota Phalanx or the Henry Archer Akva?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $4,299 for the Henry Archer Akva — a $3,950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Phalanx or the Henry Archer Akva?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Akva — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Phalanx or the Henry Archer Akva?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Henry Archer Akva.

What movement does the Geckota Phalanx run compared to the Henry Archer Akva?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824 and the Henry Archer Akva uses the Miyota 9039.

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Geckota PhalanxvsHenry Archer Akva

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

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

Henry Archer Akva

HAC-AKV-SPC-BOR

MSRP $4,299

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phalanx42mm

Akva40mm

Power Reserve

Phalanx40h

Akva40h

Water Resistance

Phalanx300m

Akva200m

MSRP

Phalanx$349

Akva$4,299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

13.9mm

10.5mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Green

Grey

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824

Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$4,299

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