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Henry Archer AkvavsSeiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition$795

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Lug Width
22mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$795

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition is praised for its well-executed movie homage, featuring a striking silver-to-blue gradient dial with a hidden shark design and the "JAWS" logo. Owners note the special case back marked with the Orca boat and shark fin, and the inclusion of a special box. The watch is considered a fun summer piece, with a comfortable blue silicone strap, despite its 45mm dimensions. The 4R36 automatic movement is noted to have a 41-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between +45 and -35 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition for its unique Jaws-themed dial and commemorative details.

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