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Henry Archer ArkonavsCIGA Design EDGE

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

Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
EDGE
CIGA DesignEDGE
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
EDGE40.8mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
EDGE40h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
EDGE30m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
EDGE$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
40.8mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sylva
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$299

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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.

CIGA Design EDGE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE for its stunning, design-forward skeletonized looks and surprisingly light wearability, with one owner noting it as a conversation starter. The finishing is also highlighted as a strong point, alongside its attractive book-style packaging. Concerns exist regarding the robustness and longevity of the Sea-Gull movement, with quality noted as potentially irregular. The included strap may be too small for some wrists, requiring aftermarket solutions. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE highly for its unique aesthetic and value, especially when purchased at a sale price.

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