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Henry Archer TidslinjevsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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Tidslinje
Henry ArcherTidslinje
MSRP $5,699
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidslinje40mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Tidslinje40h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Tidslinje200m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
Tidslinje$5,699
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.1mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,699
$499

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What people say

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Henry Archer Tidslinje

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidslinje for its superb build quality, captivating dial designs, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its 40mm size and 12.1mm thickness as very wearable. The triple date function is appreciated for its utility and collection variety, and the beads of rice bracelet is frequently noted for its comfort and quality. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting +/- 2-4 seconds per day and others around 10-15 seconds per day as advertised. Some owners find the day/month indicators and the numbering for days of the week to be tiny and hard to read, and the black bezel is considered disproportionately large and cosmetic by some. One owner noted disappointment that a micro-adjust clasp is no longer offered on the Lunaris model. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidslinje highly for its captivating design and excellent value for money.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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