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Henry Archer ArkonavsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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

Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sylva
Coral

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$450

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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