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Henry Archer VesterhavvsTissot Telemeter 1938

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Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599
Telemeter 1938
TissotTelemeter 1938
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav40mm
Telemeter 193842mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav40h
Telemeter 193868h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav200m
Telemeter 193830m
MSRP
Vesterhav$4,599
Telemeter 1938$2,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.45mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Valjoux A05.231
Power Reserve
40h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$2,400

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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.

Tissot Telemeter 1938

The Tissot Telemeter 1938 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired aesthetic, handsome dial finishing, and value as a mechanical chronograph. Owners and reviewers highlight its balanced dial, the "old-looking" vintage logo, and the attractive two-tone dial variations. The Valjoux A05.231 movement is noted for its 68-hour power reserve, though one owner describes its feel as "alive" and "like its engine." The double-sided anti-reflective coating and the way sunlight interacts with the hands are also appreciated. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as being too large for a retro-inspired watch, with many wishing for a smaller option, and its 30-meter water resistance is considered poor. The pusher feel is described as sharp, though slightly stiff, and one reviewer found the Tissot branding on the dial and crown excessive.

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