Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH?

At MSRP the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is the cheaper of the two at $2,750, against $4,599 for the Henry Archer Vesterhav — a $1,849 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH?

The Henry Archer Vesterhav wears larger at 40mm versus 37mm for the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH?

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is rated to 510m versus 200m for the Henry Archer Vesterhav.

What movement does the Henry Archer Vesterhav run compared to the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Vesterhav uses the Miyota 9015 and the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH uses the SW510.

Side by side

Henry Archer VesterhavvsLorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Henry Archer Vesterhav

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MSRP $4,599

Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

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MSRP $2,750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vesterhav40mm

MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH37mm

Power Reserve

Vesterhav40h

MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH40h

Water Resistance

Vesterhav200m

MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH510m

MSRP

Vesterhav$4,599

MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH$2,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

White

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

SW510

Complications

None

GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,599

$2,750

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is praised for its well-made construction and vintage-inspired aesthetic, featuring a 37mm case, a balanced three-register dial, and a quality bracelet and clasp suitable for daily wear. It includes a manual-wind Sellita SW510M movement with a 63-hour power reserve and offers 100 meters of water resistance in a thin package. Reviewers note a unique grooved bi-directional bezel, which is described as an atypical but potentially divisive choice for a chronograph. On balance, reviewers find the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH to be a well-made watch that successfully blends vintage charm with contemporary design.

From video reviewers

The Lorca Model No.2 Chronograph features a notable guilloché bezel that adds vintage flair to its design. The watch is powered by a Swiss Sellita SW510M manual movement, offering 63 hours of power reserve. A potential drawback is the relatively small 37mm size.

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