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Henry Archer AkvavsOrient Symphony IV

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

Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
Symphony IV
OrientSymphony IV
MSRP $325

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
Symphony IV41.6mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
Symphony IV40h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
Symphony IV50m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
Symphony IV$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41.6mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Champagne
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$325

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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.

Orient Symphony IV

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its exceptional value, in-house movement, and sapphire crystal. The watch is noted for its refined look and feel, with owners finding it wears smaller than its case size suggests and offers excellent band customization options. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another notes the bracelet is not ideal. Some owners expressed a desire for smaller case size options and preferred darker dials over the all-silver variant. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its value and refined appearance at its price point.

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