Side by side

Henry Archer ArkonavsOrient Symphony IV

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

Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
Symphony IV
OrientSymphony IV
MSRP $325

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
Symphony IV41.6mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
Symphony IV40h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
Symphony IV50m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
Symphony IV$325

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41.6mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Sylva
Champagne
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$325

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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.

Orient Symphony IV

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its exceptional value, in-house movement, and sapphire crystal. The watch is noted for its refined look and feel, with owners finding it wears smaller than its case size suggests and offers excellent band customization options. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another notes the bracelet is not ideal. Some owners expressed a desire for smaller case size options and preferred darker dials over the all-silver variant. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its value and refined appearance at its price point.

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