Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH?

At MSRP the LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH is the cheaper of the two at $3,700, against $4,599 for the Henry Archer Vesterhav — a $899 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH?

The LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Vesterhav — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Vesterhav or the LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH?

The Henry Archer Vesterhav is rated to 200m versus 100m for the LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH.

What movement does the Henry Archer Vesterhav run compared to the LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Vesterhav uses the Miyota 9015 and the LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH uses the L688.4.

Side by side

Henry Archer VesterhavvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

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

Henry Archer Vesterhav

vesterhav-optic-white

MSRP $4,599

Longines LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

L3.820.4.93.6

MSRP $3,700

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vesterhav40mm

LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH42mm

Power Reserve

Vesterhav40h

LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH40h

Water Resistance

Vesterhav200m

LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH100m

MSRP

Vesterhav$4,599

LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Blue

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

L688.4

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,599

$3,700

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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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LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

The Longines Spirit Chronograph is widely praised for its excellent value, featuring a COSC-certified automatic movement with a column wheel chronograph and impressive finishing for its price. Owners and reviewers highlight its solid build, elegant dial with spectacular lume, and comfortable bracelet with a secure clasp. The aviation-inspired design is noted for its legibility and personality, with some appreciating the historical five-star rating as a nod to Longines' heritage, while others find it unnecessary clutter. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with one owner noting +1.7 seconds over 24 hours, and the movement offers a 54-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Chronograph highly for its blend of classic design, robust build, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Longines Spirit Chronograph features a high-quality ceramic bezel with satisfying bezel action. The watch's value as a mechanical chronograph under $3,000 is notable, particularly for its pilot watch design. However, the lume brightness is somewhat limited, and the finishing could be improved, with inconsistent execution of various finishes on the details.

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