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Henry Archer ArkonavsPhoibos Eagle Ray

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

Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
Eagle Ray
PhoibosEagle Ray
MSRP $360

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
Eagle Ray41mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
Eagle Ray40h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
Eagle Ray200m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
Eagle Ray$360

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Sylva
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
SII NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$360

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Phoibos Eagle Ray

The Phoibos Eagle Ray is praised for its solid build quality and affordable GMT functionality. Owners appreciate its sawtooth bezel and crown, finding it a great value for its price and features. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray highly for its functional GMT complication and robust construction at an accessible price point.

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