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Henry Archer AkvavsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
13mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
40mm Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seagull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$449

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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.

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) as a stunning mechanical chronograph and a bargain for its price, with some noting its beautiful ST1901 movement finishing as amazing value. However, community feedback indicates inconsistent production and delivery, with reports of fragility and quality control issues such as broken pushers and crowns, and even movement failures within months. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting reliability within +/- 8 seconds per day, while others note it running at about +15 seconds per day when kept wound, and some find the ST19 movement loud. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 highly for its value and aesthetic appeal as a mechanical chronograph, despite noted quality control concerns.

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