Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Akva or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg is the cheaper of the two at $489, against $4,299 for the Henry Archer Akva — a $3,810 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Akva or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Akva — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Akva or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg?

The Henry Archer Akva is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Akva or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Akva.

What movement does the Henry Archer Akva run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Akva uses the Miyota 9039 and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg uses the HZ 75A0A.

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Henry Archer Akva

HAC-AKV-SPC-BOR

MSRP $4,299

Manufaktur Waldhoff Brandenburg

brandenburg-red-gold-obsidian

MSRP $489

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8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Akva40mm

Brandenburg44mm

Power Reserve

Akva40h

Brandenburg80h

Water Resistance

Akva200m

Brandenburg100m

MSRP

Akva$4,299

Brandenburg$489

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Grey

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

HZ 75A0A

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,299

$489

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