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Henry Archer ArkonavsSartory Billard SB05

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Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
SB0538.5mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
SB0590h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
SB0550m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
SB05

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sylva
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
LJP Cal. 7380
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
90h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999

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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.

Sartory Billard SB05

The dial's Maki-e Raden and aventurine combination is a standout feature. The 38.5mm case size and slim profile are noted for comfort.

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