Side by side

Henry Archer ArkonavsStudio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)

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

Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
Watermelon (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gWatermelon (Gen3)
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
Watermelon (Gen3)38.5mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
Watermelon (Gen3)40h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
Watermelon (Gen3)
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
Watermelon (Gen3)$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Inside
Dial Color
Sylva

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$550

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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.

Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3) for its fun, entrepreneurial, and affordable nature, with a design described as "Bauhaus meets Bugs Bunny." However, some find its colors a love-it-or-hate-it feature and others perceive the overall quality and finishing as a tier below comparable watches. Accuracy figures are not specified, but one owner found the watch too thick for their taste. The chronograph function has been noted as potentially sticky or jumpy. On balance, owners are divided on the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3), with opinions split between its unique design and perceived value for money.

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