Henry Archer ArkonavsLongines DOLCEVITA

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.

Owners widely praise the Longines DolceVita's finishing, noting the beautiful dial and case polish, with some considering it better value than alternatives. One owner finds the steel strap models unattractive and flags the crown and date window as problematic. The Longines DolceVita X YVY collaboration is noted as a quartz fashion watch with a unique equestrian design and interchangeable straps, priced at $1,600. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines DolceVita highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, particularly its dial design.