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Henry Archer ArkonavsRZE Resolute

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

Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
Resolute
RZEResolute
MSRP $759

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
Resolute40mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
Resolute40h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
Resolute200m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
Resolute$759

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Thickness
11.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Sylva
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$759

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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.

RZE Resolute

The RZE Resolute is praised for its impressive build quality and finishing in a bead-blasted titanium case, offering a crisp dial and clear lines. Reviewers highlight its comfortable and balanced wear, citing the 36mm titanium case and wide lugs. The watch features extensive lume, though one review notes it is slightly below other RZE watches due to thinner luminous elements. Its stated accuracy range is -10 to +30 seconds per day, and the Miyota 82S0 movement's winding action is described as grainy by one reviewer, while another notes the beige lume is less legible than white. On balance, reviewers find the RZE Resolute offers impressive value and build quality for its price.

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