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Henry Archer TidevandvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Tidevand
Henry ArcherTidevand
MSRP $5,299
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidevand40mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Tidevand40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Tidevand200m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Tidevand$5,299
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
10.65mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
40mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,299
$199

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What people say

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Henry Archer Tidevand

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidevand for its exceptional finishing, highlighting the contrast between brushing and beveled polished edges, and its spectacular Aventurine dial, which evokes a sense of space. The BGW9 lume is described as "off the charts" and provides strong nighttime visibility, complementing the watch's rugged construction and refined aesthetic. The 40mm case is noted as being thin at 10.65mm, and the watch features a 120-click diver's bezel and 200 meters of water resistance. One owner reported tight bracelet push pins, but Henry Archer's customer service resolved the issue. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidevand highly for its striking Aventurine dial and robust lume.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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