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Henry Archer ArkonavsZelos Spearfish GMT

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

Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
Spearfish GMT
ZelosSpearfish GMT
MSRP $999

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
Spearfish GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
Spearfish GMT40h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
Spearfish GMT200m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
Spearfish GMT$999

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
40mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sylva
Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW330-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$999

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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.

Zelos Spearfish GMT

The Zelos Spearfish GMT is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its superb finishing, flawless machining, and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp that exceeds its price point. It features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, achieving an average accuracy of +2.6 seconds per day, or a Miyota 9075 movement offering flier-style GMT functionality. The 40mm case and bidirectional 48-click ceramic bezel are well-executed, though one reviewer noted a minor compromise in the end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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