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Henry Archer AkvavsFarer ROCHÉ II

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Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
ROCHÉ II
FarerROCHÉ II
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
ROCHÉ II39mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
ROCHÉ II50h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
ROCHÉ II100m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
ROCHÉ II$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
World Timer
Diameter
40mm
39mm
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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW330-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$1,495

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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 ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design at its price point.

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