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Henry Archer AkvavsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reserve

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Akva
Henry ArcherAkva
MSRP $4,299

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Akva40mm
Tangente date power reserve35mm
Power Reserve
Akva40h
Tangente date power reserve42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Akva200m
Tangente date power reserve50m
MSRP
Akva$4,299
Tangente date power reserve$3,820

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
10.5mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
DUW 4401
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,299
$3,820

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reserve

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reserve's classic 37.5mm sizing, white dial, blued hands, and red power reserve indicator. Reviewers highlight the thin, well-proportioned case and the admirable, thin DUW 4601 hand-wound movement with a 52-hour power reserve. Some find the dual date display unnecessary, and the blue dial's ring date can be difficult to read. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente date power reserve for its elegant design and well-executed movement.

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