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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599
SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 3840h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$4,599
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
44.5mm
Thickness
10.45mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$11,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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