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Henry Archer AkvavsSugess MoonPhase Master S437

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

Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
MoonPhase Master S437
SugessMoonPhase Master S437
MSRP $549

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
MoonPhase Master S43740mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
MoonPhase Master S43748h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
MoonPhase Master S43750m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
MoonPhase Master S437$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
10.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Grey
White
Lume
None
X1

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ST2528
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$549

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What people say

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Henry Archer Akva

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Akva for its excellent build and finish quality, compact 40mm dimensions, and versatile no-date dial, with many finding its timekeeping perfect. The watch's blue wave dial and slender design are frequently highlighted as particularly attractive features, and the bracelet with on-the-fly adjustment receives positive remarks. Some owners note the Miyota movement and find the Akva's aesthetic comparable to significantly more expensive timepieces. However, reviewers consistently flag the bezel action as slippery with strong ratcheting, and one owner disliked the available bracelet option. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Akva highly for its impressive build quality and attractive wave dial at its price point.

Sugess MoonPhase Master S437

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master S437 for its striking dial, often described as deep blue or aventurine, and its value, with prices around $171-$175. The Seagull ST1908 movement is noted as accurate, with one owner reporting +3 seconds over 18 hours and another +7 seconds daily, and its hand-winding action is smooth. However, the watch's thickness, potentially over 13mm, is a concern for some as a dress watch, and the long lugs may pose a fit issue on smaller wrists. A potential design flaw in the moonphase window, showing two phases simultaneously, is flagged as a deal-breaker by some. The included leather straps are considered stiff and uncomfortable, and the domed sapphire crystal lacks AR coating, leading to reflections. On balance, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master S437 highly for its stunning dial and value, despite some fit and finishing concerns.

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