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Henry Archer ArkonavsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

Arkona
Henry ArcherArkona
MSRP $4,999
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arkona40mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Arkona40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Arkona200m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Arkona$4,999
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Sylva
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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