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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsGrand Seiko SLGB023

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Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599
SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
SLGB02340.8mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 3840h
SLGB02372h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
SLGB023300m
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$4,599
SLGB023$12,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.8mm
Thickness
10.45mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
9RB1
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$12,400

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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 SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

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