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Henry Archer AkvavsFarer Portobello - Nearly New

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Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
Portobello - Nearly New
FarerPortobello - Nearly New
MSRP $1,155

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
Portobello - Nearly New38.5mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
Portobello - Nearly New63h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
Portobello - Nearly New100m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
Portobello - Nearly New$1,155

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW510M
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
63h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$1,155

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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.

Farer Portobello - Nearly New

Farer Portobello - Nearly New is widely praised for its striking good looks and build quality, exceeding expectations from website photos. Owners appreciate its unique design and the value it offers, with one noting the manual movement and another highlighting the "pop" of its color combinations. The 38.5mm size is considered acceptable on a 7.5-inch wrist. One owner reported a small white spec on the sapphire crystal, suggesting it was likely internal and not a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Farer Portobello - Nearly New highly for its visually striking design and perceived value.

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