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Henry Archer AkvavsPhoibos Voyager GMT

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

Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
Voyager GMT
PhoibosVoyager GMT
MSRP $429

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
Voyager GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
Voyager GMT40h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
Voyager GMT100m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
Voyager GMT$429

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Red
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$429

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Phoibos Voyager GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager GMT for its exceptional fit and finish, attractive dials that play with light, and outstanding lume. The bezel action is described as perfect with a grippy, smooth-threaded crown, and the bracelet clasp is noted as high quality for the price. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day and another around -6 seconds per day. Some owners find the 14.5mm thickness chunky and difficult to wear with long sleeves, and the 24-click bezel limits tracking to hour-offset time zones. The date color can blend into the dial, and the date wheel may show slight misalignment. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager GMT highly for its vibrant dials and excellent value.

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