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Henry Archer ØhavvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Øhav
Henry ArcherØhav
MSRP $5,499
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Øhav40mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Øhav40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Øhav200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Øhav$5,499
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.45mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Purple
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,499
$935

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Henry Archer Øhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Øhav for its quality, finish, and dial that comes alive in direct light, with applied indices creating a depth effect and good lume. The watch achieves +0spd out of the box, and its mirror-polished rehaut is a highlight. However, the date window is consistently noted as very small and illegible, and one owner found the crown could be grippier, though winding is smooth. Some owners are disappointed that the dial effect is not as bright as website photos suggest and that the pattern is identical across colorways. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Øhav highly for its dial's depth effect and excellent out-of-the-box accuracy.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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