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Henry Archer AkvavsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8001

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Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299
Tourbillon Master SU8001
SugessTourbillon Master SU8001
MSRP $999

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
Tourbillon Master SU800141mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
Tourbillon Master SU800140h
Water Resistance
Akva200m
Tourbillon Master SU800150m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
Tourbillon Master SU8001$999

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
10mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seagull ST8000
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date, Power reserve indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$999

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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 Tourbillon Master SU8001

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its accessible tourbillon complication and value, with one owner noting an initial accuracy of +2 seconds per day. However, community feedback flags a winding stem that feels flimsy and straps that are considered poor, featuring a comically large buckle. Some owners report a degradation in accuracy to around -20 seconds per day after a month, and the steel case edges are described as rounded with the material proving soft and prone to scratching. On balance, owners view the Sugess Tourbillon Master as a remarkable value for its tourbillon feature, despite concerns regarding strap quality and long-term material durability.

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