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Henry Archer VesterhavvsMaen Hudson 38 MK5

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Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599
Hudson 38 MK5
MaenHudson 38 MK5
MSRP $719

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav40mm
Hudson 38 MK538mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav40h
Hudson 38 MK540h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav200m
Hudson 38 MK5300m
MSRP
Vesterhav$4,599
Hudson 38 MK5$719

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.45mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
M1.1.5

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$719

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

Maen Hudson 38 MK5

The Maen Hudson 38 MK5 is praised for its wearable 38mm case, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjust, and 300m water resistance. Reviewers note improved finishing and a new sandblasted dial on the redesigned case, powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offering a 68-hour power reserve. However, the lume is not very bright despite using X1 Super-LumiNova, and the brushing on the lugs clashes with the endlinks. Some find its overall presence too modest, lacking distinguishing character. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Hudson 38 MK5 for its competent build quality and comfortable wearability at its price point, though some desire more visual flair.

From video reviewers

The Maen M1.1.5 features a compact wear profile with a well-articulated bracelet and smooth finishing against the skin. The watch's use of the ETA2824 movement provides reliable accuracy. A potential drawback is the watch's bezel action, described as 'not the smoothest'.

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