Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Akva or the Pagani Design PD-1764?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1764 is the cheaper of the two at $128, against $4,299 for the Henry Archer Akva — a $4,171 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Akva or the Pagani Design PD-1764?

The Pagani Design PD-1764 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 Pagani Design PD-1764?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Akva uses the Miyota 9039 and the Pagani Design PD-1764 uses the Miyota 8215.

Side by side

Henry Archer AkvavsPagani Design PD-1764

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

Henry Archer Akva

HAC-AKV-SPC-BOR

MSRP $4,299

Pagani Design PD-1764

pd-1764

MSRP $128

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Akva40mm

PD-176440mm

Power Reserve

Akva40h

PD-176442h

Water Resistance

Akva200m

PD-1764200m

MSRP

Akva$4,299

PD-1764$128

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Thickness

10.5mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Grey

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Miyota 8215

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,299

$128

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Pagani Design PD-1764

The Pagani Design PD-1764's dial closely resembles an original Rolex Oyster Perpetual, making it almost indistinguishable from the real thing. The watch features smooth and precise bezel action. The case finishing is very well done, with a nice satin finish that's not too shiny and not too dull. The watch's price point is relatively high compared to other similar homages on the market. The lume is not very bright, which might be a drawback for those who want a easy to read in low-light conditions.

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