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Henry Archer ArkonavsPagani Design PD-1691

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Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
PD-1691
Pagani DesignPD-1691
MSRP $146

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
PD-169139.7mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
PD-169140h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
PD-1691200m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
PD-1691$146

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.7mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Sylva
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 8215

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$146

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1691

Owners report an index falling off the dial of the Pagani Design PD-1691 shortly after purchase, with one owner noting the bracelet and clasp feel cheap and rattle, observing a significant quality difference compared to higher-end brands. Overall, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1691 to have significant quality control issues with its dial and bracelet components.

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