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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 3840h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$4,599
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
40mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$750

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What people say

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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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