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

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance is the cheaper of the two at $189, against $4,299 for the Henry Archer Akva — a $4,110 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

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

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

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

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Akva.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Akva uses the Miyota 9039 and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance uses the Seiko NH35.

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Henry Archer Akva

HAC-AKV-SPC-BOR

MSRP $4,299

Manufaktur Waldhoff Renaissance

renaissance-gold

MSRP $189

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Akva40mm

Renaissance42mm

Power Reserve

Akva40h

Renaissance42h

Water Resistance

Akva200m

Renaissance100m

MSRP

Akva$4,299

Renaissance$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Dial Color

Grey

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,299

$189

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