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Henry Archer ArkonavsYema Skin Diver CMM.20

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Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
Skin Diver CMM.20
YemaSkin Diver CMM.20
MSRP $2,372

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
Skin Diver CMM.2039.5mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
Skin Diver CMM.2040h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
Skin Diver CMM.20200m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
Skin Diver CMM.20$2,372

Full specifications

Case

1 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Sylva
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Yema CMM.20

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$2,372

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What people say

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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.

Yema Skin Diver CMM.20

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 for its vintage aesthetic, 39mm-39.5mm case size, and the in-house CMM.20 micro-rotor movement. The watch features a textured cream dial, sharp applied indices, and a satisfyingly over-engineered push-to-turn bi-directional bezel. The fully brushed bracelet with toolless micro-adjust clasp is highlighted as a significant improvement, though some note its extended lug-to-lug may challenge smaller wrists. Accuracy figures range from -3/+7 seconds per day to erratic results between 0 and -10 seconds per day, with a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners express concerns about the brand's QC reputation and the micro-rotor movement's performance, while one reviewer noted questionable finishing on a prototype's hour hand and a rattly clasp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 highly for its vintage styling and improved bracelet at the price.

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