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Henry Archer ArkonavsOak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
The Humboldt GMT200m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
The Humboldt GMT$2,175

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.8mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Sylva
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW330
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$2,175

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What people say

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Henry Archer Arkona

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Arkona for its dial, overall build quality, and value, with one owner calling it a "thing of beauty" and another a "shockingly good value for the price." The lume is noted as killer, and the 40mm case wears smaller. However, some owners find the guilloche dial standard and similar to other brands, and one commenter feels the brand sticks too closely to a "bling Explorer" niche. One owner found the bracelet detracted from the dial, preferring a rubber strap, and another noted the bracelet tapers to 16mm, which felt narrower than preferred. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Arkona highly for its dial aesthetics and perceived value.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT owners widely praise its exceptional accuracy, often running at or near 0 seconds per day, and its comfortable wearability with subtle design details. The construction quality for the price point, sandwich lume, and anti-magnetic properties are also highlighted. Some owners find the bracelet sizing adjustment slightly awkward, and one noted the lume could be brighter. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT highly for its accuracy and comfortable wearability.

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