Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the Grand Seiko SBGR261?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Vesterhav is the cheaper of the two at $4,599, against $4,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGR261 — a $301 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the Grand Seiko SBGR261?

The Henry Archer Vesterhav wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGR261 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the Grand Seiko SBGR261?

The Henry Archer Vesterhav is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGR261.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the Grand Seiko SBGR261?

The Grand Seiko SBGR261 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Vesterhav.

What movement does the Henry Archer Vesterhav run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGR261?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Vesterhav uses the Miyota 9015 and the Grand Seiko SBGR261 uses the 9S65.

Side by side

Henry Archer VesterhavvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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

Grand Seiko SBGR261

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MSRP $4,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vesterhav40mm

SBGR26139.5mm

Power Reserve

Vesterhav40h

SBGR26172h

Water Resistance

Vesterhav200m

SBGR26130m

MSRP

Vesterhav$4,599

SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

White

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

9S65

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,599

$4,900

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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.

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Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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