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Henry Archer VesterhavvsPhoibos Kraken

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Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599
Kraken
PhoibosKraken
MSRP $499

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav40mm
Kraken40mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav40h
Kraken40h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav200m
Kraken200m
MSRP
Vesterhav$4,599
Kraken$499

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
10.45mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$499

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What people say

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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.

Phoibos Kraken

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Kraken for its excellent lume, dial production, and the thinness of its Miyota 9015 movement, all at a sub-$500 price point. Specific positive mentions include the case and bracelet finishing, with one owner calling the bracelet excellent. The 40mm size is considered ideal by some. However, some owners find the crown guard execution awkward, and the hands have been described as resembling "veiny penises." There is also a concern that the dial's appearance in natural light might not achieve the desired color-shifting, smoky metallic effect. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Kraken highly for its impressive dial and finishing at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch's attractive price point and retro styling are consistently praised. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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