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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 3840h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$4,599
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.45mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599

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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 SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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