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Henry Archer ArkonavsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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

Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.5mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sylva
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$1,450

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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